01/13/2026
We’ve been told for years to "squeeze those glutes," but many of us have taken that advice into our daily lives—standing in line, washing dishes, or even sitting at our desks with a constant "clench."
Why this matters for your pelvic floor: Your glutes and your pelvic floor are neighbors. When you chronically grip your glute muscles, it puts your pelvis into a tucked position (the "un-butt").
This constant tension:
✔️ 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗰 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿: Making it tight, weak, and less able to absorb impact.
✔️ 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲: Leading to higher rates of urgency and leakage.
✔️ 𝗦𝗵𝘂𝘁𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲: You can’t get a true 360° breath if your pelvis is locked in a grip.
The Fix: Next time you’re standing at the sink or waiting for your coffee, do a "body scan." Are your glutes tight? Let them go. Think about widening your "sit bones" and letting your pelvis find neutral.
Optimal health isn't just about the strength you build—it’s about the tension you release.