Getting up from a chair, walking across a parking lot, climbing a curb, standing at the kitchen counter, these everyday moves all ask a lot from your glutes. The glutes are the muscles in your hips and backside. They help hold you upright, keep your hips steady, and push your body forward when you walk. When they get weaker, walking can feel slower, standing can feel tiring, and balance can feel less certain. The good news is that glutes can get stronger at any age. You don’t