Your Glutes Can Reveal a Lot About How You’re Aging

Physical therapists say strong glutes are important for balance, mobility and staying independent as we get older.

When we think about signs of aging, we usually look for wrinkles or gray hair…but experts say you may want to look a little farther south. Turns out, your glutes can actually tell you quite a bit about how well you’re aging.

Physical therapists say strong glutes are important for balance, mobility and staying independent as we get older. Your glutes help you stand up, climb stairs and stabilize your body, and weakness in those muscles can increase your risk of falls. Experts say one simple test is paying attention to how easily and steadily you can get up from a chair without using your hands. The good news is glute strength can be improved at just about any age through exercises like squats, bridges and other strength-training movements.