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Have you ever wondered what anterior pelvic tilt really is? It occurs when your pelvis tilts forward more than the normal 1520°, affecting your posture. But here’s the myth: many believe it's caused by weak glutes and abs, leading to tight hip flexors and back muscles pulling the pelvis forward. Let’s dig into the truth.

MythBusting Step 1: Counterexamples

Contrary to popular belief, even athletes like Usain Bolt and Michael Johnson exhibit anterior pelvic tilt, despite their incredibly strong glutes. Why? Because this posture can be advantageous for force direction into the ground, especially for elite athletes.

MythBusting Step 2: Research

Research studies show that there isn’t a significant link between anterior pelvic tilt and glute activity. Torque measurements for various hip movements didn’t show a strong correlation with resting anterior pelvic tilt.

MythBusting Step 3: Try It For Yourself

The idea that active glutes can automatically relax hip flexors and low back muscles is debunked. Try squeezing your glutes while maintaining an anterior pelvic tilt – it's possible due to a phenomenon called cocontraction, where opposing muscles contract simultaneously.

So, What Causes Anterior Pelvic Tilt?

The real culprit is often a forward displacement of your guts in space, leading your body to adjust its position. Genetics, stressinduced tension, and habitual posture play significant roles in this. It’s not about weak muscles, but how your body accommodates this positional tendency.

What Can We Do About It?

While exercises alone might not be the magic solution for everyone, they can help increase awareness of your body's position. The goal of these exercises is not to build strength but to connect with your body, release tension, and achieve a more neutral posture. These exercises, such as the Hamstring Bridge, Standing Back to Wall Reach, and Standing Supported Posterior Expansion, can be practiced with a relaxed, meditative attitude.

Remember, understanding your body and its unique needs is key to addressing anterior pelvic tilt effectively.

00:00 Intro
00:32 What is anterior pelvic tilt?
01:49 What is the myth?
03:07 Mythbusting Step 1: Counterexamples
03:53 MythBusting Step 2: Research
04:24 MythBusting Step 3: Try It For Yourself
05:57 What actually cause Anterior Pelvic Tilt?
08:11 What can we do about it?
08:59 Hamstring Bridge
12:31 Standing Back to Wall Reach
14:38 Standing Supported Posterior Expansion
16:05 Outro