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If your glutes are weak and deconditioned, you could be at risk for significant injury.

I wanted something that didn’t need too much equipment beyond ayoga mateither.

Woman performing glute bridge with resistance brand

There are 16 exercises in the routine, with a few movements that are repeated on each side.

All are performed for 30 seconds except the final hold, which is done for a full minute.

The only rest youll get is when you change positions at the four-minute and the eight-minute mark.

12 MIN CREATIVE BOOTY - magic Glute Activation I knee friendly, no fire hydrants, no squats - YouTube

Heres what I found after completing this workout.

I needed to rest.

Ivedone Pamela Reif workoutsin the past, so on some level I knew what to expect.

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This routine will challenge your glute strength and endurance like very few will.

Keep that in mind if youre brave enough to try it.

Im sure thats part of the reason why I found this workout to be so brutal.

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In hindsight, I should have removed the band and finished the workout without any resistance.

Reif titles this workout 12 Min Creative Booty and now I see why.

Some of the exercises even targeted the hamstrings and the core as well.

a photo of a woman doing a squat

There aren’t modifications for the exercises, which can be a problem if youre dealing with any injuries.

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