Should We Relax Our Glutes in Backbends?

Should we relax our glutes in backbends? This is a common cue that many of us hear in yoga class. But does relaxing the glutes in these poses make sense from a movement science standpoint? In this video, Jenni uses some quick anatomy insight to answer this question. Enjoy this mini-lesson, and feel free to share it with your yogi friends who could use this information!

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