Gluteus Maximus (Glut Max L)
The M. Gluteus Maximus (Gluteus Maximus) is a muscle of the hip region. It is responsible for hip extension and external rotation, pelvic stabilization, trunk erection. This muscle is one of 26 with official SENIAM-recommended surface EMG electrode placement. This page documents the exact electrode position, anatomical attachments and a standardized test movement based on Hermens et al. (2000).
Hip extension and external rotation, pelvic stabilization, trunk erection
50% on line between sacrum and greater trochanter
Orientation: Parallel to line sacrum-greater trochanter
Hermens HJ, Freriks B, Disselhorst-Klug C, Rau G. Development of recommendations for SEMG sensors and sensor placement procedures. J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 2000;10(5):361-74.
Based on SENIAM recommendations (Hermens et al. 2000). Not an official SENIAM product. See all references →
Hip extension from prone position against resistance with flexed knee
Common use cases for surface EMG measurement of the M. Gluteus Maximus:
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In rehabilitation, the Gluteus Maximus is typically recorded to track progress and retrain activation.
50% on line between sacrum and greater trochanter. Orientation: Parallel to line sacrum-greater trochanter. Based on the official SENIAM recommendations (Hermens et al. 2000).
Hip extension from prone position against resistance with flexed knee. This movement is part of the SENIAM protocol for standardized contraction verification.
Yes. The M. Gluteus Maximus is one of 26 muscles for which the SENIAM project has published official surface EMG electrode placement recommendations.
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