Why We Train Glutes (and Never Skip Leg Day)

Let’s talk about the powerhouse of your body: your glutes. BOOTY, BOOTY, BOOTY!

Yes, we train them because strong glutes look good, but more importantly, they do work. Glutes are your body’s largest and most powerful muscles. They’re the engine behind nearly every movement you make: walking, running, lifting, jumping, climbing stairs, and getting up off the floor.

Weak glutes don’t just limit your strength, they often lead to back pain, hip issues, and knee discomfort. When the glutes aren’t doing their job, your body finds a workaround. That might mean your lower back takes on more than it should, or your knees absorb more impact than they’re built for. In short? Compensation = pain.

And it’s not just about your butt. Training your entire lower body—quads, hamstrings, and calves, pays major dividends. Legs are home to your biggest muscle groups, which means leg day gives you the most bang for your buck. More muscle worked = more strength gained = more calories burned = better performance everywhere else.

Want to lift heavier? Run faster? Jump higher? Build muscle? Stay upright as you age? Train your legs.

At EMPOWERHOUSE, we don’t skip leg day because we know better. We train glutes and legs intentionally with split squats, hip thrusts, RDLs, deadlifts, and sled work—because we’re building strong foundations, not just chasing aesthetics. You’ll catch us doing a LOT of this one one leg (unilateral) because the gains are exponential there, too!

And if you’re someone who has avoided lower body work because it’s hard (it is), or intimidating (it can be), this is your sign to start.

You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to show up.

Your glutes will thank you. Your back will too.

Coach Fowler always says, “strong butt means a strong body!”

Ready to train smarter and feel stronger? Come lift with us at EMPOWERHOUSE.