Signs -Can you guys even imagine my excitement and joy when I was walking in the middle of the woods in Breckenridge, Colorado and seeing this sign. If you have taken my classes you know how much I emphasize the importance of thinking of your glutes as three separate muscles (gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, gluteus minimus) not just one muscle.The gluteus maximus and gluteus minimus/medius muscles have different functions and require different types of exercises to effectively strengthen and target them. While some exercises such as squats and lunges can work both muscles to some degree, targeted exercises specific to each muscle can provide more optimal results. This is why I place such importance on incorporating a series of movements that work these muscles in different ways, leading to improved strength, definition, and tone and overall more balance, power and stability in the glutes. Weakness in one of these muscles can result in tightness or weakness in the hips/glutes.