The gluteal muscles are often inactive in a lot of individuals, mainly due to the fact they are primarily used for one purpose – sitting. And because of this it means they are less prepared to handle strenuous exercise and therefore transfer the stress to other muscle groups. 

The gluteal muscles, also known as the buttocks, are a muscle group consisting of the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus. The tensor fasciae lattae is also sometimes put in to the gluteal group. As a group, these muscles help to stabilise the upper body and pelvis, and extend and abduct the hip.