Physics Girl: Testing What Exercise Actually Does to Your Butt

A diagram depicts the musculature of lower back. Caption: Gluteus Maximus,

In this episode, host Dianna Cowern investigates the biomechanics of butts. What activates one's butt muscles more, running or squatting? How effective are bridges as a workout? How much can individuals change the shape of their bodies with exercise? Dianna and Dr. Rowley conduct various experiments to answer these questions about anatomy and physiology. Part of the "Physics Girl" series.

(Source: DCMP)

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  • Physics Girl: Testing What Exercise Actually Does to Your Butt

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    OER
    Author:
    PBS Digital Studios
    Length:
    10 minutes