Gluteus Maximus (Noun)
Meaning
The outermost of the three gluteal muscles.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The gluteus maximus muscle is the outermost of the three gluteal muscles, making it the largest and most superficial.
- When exercising the gluteus maximus, people typically do squats or lunges.
- To get better posture, people often strengthen the muscles of their core and the gluteus maximus.
- Bodybuilders are especially known for exercising and toning the gluteus maximus to gain aesthetic definition.
- Many back injuries result from weakness of the muscles of the back, including those from weakened muscles surrounding the gluteus maximus.