If you have a history of low back pain, you should always warm up your glutes with activation exercises before working out. If nothing else, this will remind your body that your glutes are the primary movers during lower body squatting and hinging and that the small muscles of your low back should only act as synergistic supporters. Even if you don’t have low back pain, performing glute activation exercises is a great way to improve motor control and muscular power during lower body movements. Activate your glutes, and your low back will thank you.
