🧘‍♂️ The Most Neglected Muscle in Men Over 40

PLUS: If Your Glutes Are Weak, Everything Else Suffers

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Michael Pender & Ryan Engel
July 30, 2025

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TODAY’S LEVEL UP:

  • Coach’s Corner: The Most Neglected Muscle in Men Over 40

  • Pro Tip: If your glutes are weak, everything else suffers

  • Question from Our Readers: Why do I get lower back pain during workouts?

  • Fit Trivia: In which 80s comedy did a character dramatically bulk up using nothing but protein shakes and motivational yelling?

The Most Neglected Muscle in Men Over 40

You probably train chest, arms, maybe even back.

But if you’re not giving attention to your glutes—yes, your butt—you’re leaving strength and stability on the table.

Why glutes matter:

  • They power your stride, lifts, and posture

  • Weak glutes = tight hips, bad knees, sore back

  • They’re your posterior engine, especially for fat loss and athleticism

And let’s be real… strong glutes don’t just perform—they look good too.

Incorporate:

  • Hip thrusts

  • Glute bridges

  • Step-ups

  • Romanian deadlifts

Your back, core, and knees will thank you.

FROM RYAN’S DESK

Excuses don’t burn calories. Complaints don’t build muscle. The world isn’t waiting to hand you results. Show up. Push weight. Stick to your plan. Be the man who grinds in silence and lets his results do the talking.

Pro Tip:

If Your Glutes Are Weak, Everything Else Suffers

Your glutes stabilize your pelvis, protect your spine, and create power.

If they’re undertrained, your lower back, quads, and hamstrings pick up the slack—and that often leads to pain or injury.

Train your glutes like you train your biceps. It’s not “just for athletes.” It’s for longevity.

Question from Our Readers:

“Why do I get lower back pain during workouts?”

– Jon, 55, from Chicago

A few possibilities:

  • Tight hip flexors from sitting too much

  • Weak glutes not activating properly

  • Poor core bracing during movements like squats or RDLs

Start your workout with glute activation drills (banded walks, glute bridges) and keep your core tight through every rep. Often, that simple shift makes all the difference.

Fit Trivia: In which 80s comedy did a character dramatically bulk up using nothing but protein shakes and motivational yelling?

Answer: Revenge of the Nerds (1984)! In a classic training montage, nerdy Lamar bulks up in a homemade gym setup—powered by protein powder and sheer determination. While the science was questionable, the heart was all there.

Ryan Engel, Intl. Fat Loss Coach

Ryan is a leading fitness coach and one of the most known professionals in the space.

He specializes in Body Recomposition and visual body aesthetics and has reached millions worldwide with his powerful messaging. He brings a unique, non-nonsense, yet sophisticated approach to body change.

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