To avoid dead butt syndrome, stand up and move around at least once every hour, ideally every 30 minutes. Instead of stretching your glutes after sitting, focus on stretching your hip flexors, ...

The deadlift is a compound move that works many muscle groups. These include your glutes, quadriceps, adductors, hamstrings, core, and piriformis, according to the American Council on Exercise. The ...

If you spend a lot of time sitting— and let's be honest, most of us do — then there's a good chance you suffer from "dead butt syndrome." Also called lower-cross syndrome or gluteal amnesia, this ...

It’s a rather cheeky nickname but “dead butt syndrome” is a real thing. And it can cause real problems. No ifs, ands or buts about that. “Dead butt syndrome” is the nickname for gluteal amnesia. Your ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Stop snickering—butt ...