# Glute Muscle Energy Technique This Muscle Energy Technique aims to relax, lengthen and strengthen the muscles in your gluteal muscles. Problems with the glutes (whether 'tightness' or 'weakness') can also cause pain or injuries in the hip, lower back or knee so it is important that you try and keep them moving freely. ## Lying Leg Press <iframe width="390" height="230" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rbGRfcHvJE0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> 1. Lie on your back and lift one knee towards your chest. 2. Place both hands behind the lower thigh then press your thigh down into your hands (as if you were straightening your leg out). 3. Press at a comfortable resistance (20% resistance to start). 4. Make sure your leg does not move and that you relax your head and shoulders. 5. Hold for 10-20 seconds. 6. Release and repeat 2-4 times on each leg. 7. You can also perform this seated. ## Seated Leg Press <iframe width="390" height="230" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IwHogXIruPw" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> 1. Sit firmly on a chair and lift one knee towards your chest. 2. Place both hands behind the lower thigh then press your thigh down into your hands (as if you were straightening your leg out). 3. Press at a comfortable resistance (20% resistance to start). 4. Make sure your leg does not move and that you relax your head and shoulders. 5. Hold for 10-20 seconds. 6. Release and repeat 2-4 times on each leg. 7. You can also perform this lying.