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Glute Sets

Also called gluteal sets, glute squeezes, gluteal squeezes, buttock squeezes.

Glute Sets: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Lie on your back. Squeeze your buttock muscles together and hold 5 seconds, then relax completely.

Body region
Hip
Position
Supine
Equipment
No equipment
Recovery phase
Early recovery
Purpose
Strengthening

Used in home programs for

  • Femur Intramedullary Nail
  • Hip Replacement
  • Revision Hip Replacement
  • Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) Rehabilitation Protocol

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