Dead Butt Syndrome Is Real

* Stabilize your pelvis
* Support your lower back
* Drive movement during walking, running, lifting, and standing

When they fail to activate, other muscles step in to compensate—usually the lower back, hamstrings, hip flexors, or quads. Over time, this imbalance creates strain, discomfort, and inefficient movement patterns.

In short: your body forgets how to use your butt.

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## Why Dead Butt Syndrome Is So Common Today

This isn’t a rare condition. It’s a predictable outcome of modern life.

1. Sitting Too Much

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