Let me introduce you to my client Fabian. Fabian approached me with a unique concern – he noticed that his glute medius muscles were significantly larger than his other glute muscles. Initially, I found it difficult to grasp the extent of his issue.
As we progressed through our training sessions, focusing on the quarter turns as usual, it was during the back relaxed pose that I understood Fabian’s concern. On the left side of the image, you can clearly see his overpowering glutes. This disproportionate development was evident and needed addressing.
The solution came when we adjusted Fabian’s hip position. We had him pull his glutes through, almost mimicking a hip thrust. Instantly, his glutes appeared more balanced and proportionate, as seen in the image on the right.
Typically, I don’t advocate for pulling the glutes through in posing, as it can distort the appearance of the adductors and overall leg size. However, in Fabian’s case, it was precisely what he needed. Though we sacrificed some adductor size, the overall proportion was greatly improved.
This experience underscores the importance of posing strategy. Testing the boundaries of what is deemed acceptable can provide valuable insight and aid in solving complex posing issues. Can glutes actually be too big? More than likely. If you or a client struggle with overdeveloped glutes, consider the impact of pose adjustments the next time you review a rear shot. It might just be the solution you’ve been seeking.
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Daniel Coffeen, J3U Posing Coach