[1795–1805; glute(us) + -al1]This word is first recorded in the period 1795–1805. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: baseball, crunch, hopscotch, kingpin, sharpshooter
Examples of 'gluteal' in a sentence
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Strong gluteal muscles are also crucial for better posture and faster walking or running.
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Inhale and begin to curl the legs upwards towards the gluteal muscles.
The Sun (2011)
Then perform this gluteal activation routine.
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He is very strong around the thighs and gluteal muscles, so if you go low it must be very low.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The reason is that their gluteal muscles are engaged with every powerful stride, making them exceptionally strong.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Interleave running days with days of other exercises, such as squats, lunges and gluteal strengthening.
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But some stretching of the leg, gluteal and back muscles before you set off is also important.
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Using your gluteal muscles for power, push your pelvis upwards and keep your head on the floor, neck relaxed.
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Its position will prevent the knees from falling out of position, which ensures you fully activate the gluteal muscles.
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Think of it as a repeated uphill sprint requiring constant firing of the gluteal muscles.