SITTING AT A DESK ALL DAY CAN RUIN THE SHAPE OF YOUR BUTT

 


SITTING AT A DESK ALL DAY CAN RUIN THE SHAPE OF YOUR BUTT


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If you work in an office, you probably don't spend much time on your feet.

Sitting at your desk for eight hours might be good for your career, but science says it's bad for your backside, as it can change the shape of your butt.

When you sit all day, your glutes shut down! As the biggest muscle in your body, your glutes impact a lot of other functions. A weak bum can cause back pain, excess joint pressure, and muscle atrophy.
Also, inactivation of the gluteus muscles while sitting causes your hip flexors to tighten up. Well, what does that mean? An anterior pelvic tilt (tight hip flexors) can make your booty appear flatter.

The good news is that you don't have to quit your desk job to avoid having your butt look like a pancake.  

Three Tips You Should Follow

A few simple changes can prevent the negative side effects of sitting.

  • Pay attention to your posture. Sit up straight with your shoulders relaxed but upright. Keep your feet flat on the floor, and your lower back supported against your chair. Your computer screen should be around eye level and your elbows should be level with your desk.
  • Make sure you get your lower half moving with exercise outside of the office. Join a gym and work with a trainer or workout at home. Squats and lunges are particularly effective for keeping your backside firm. 
  • On days you skip the gym, you can activate your glutes just by squeezing them in your seat while you are working. Regular gluteal activation can counteract all that time your butt spends doing nothing and keep it in shape—literally.


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