The butt is a useful part of your body. It contains the biggest and most superficial muscle in the body that helps with support and balance. It is important in helping your body to regain the upright position after stooping. Also, the butt is an important muscle in exercises such as split squats, glute-ham raises, hip thrust exercises, step-ups, lunges and squats. Despite its function, it is also surrounded by several helpful and hilarious facts. Here are 5 unusual facts you did not know about butts.
5. Intelligence
5. Intelligence
Researchers from the University of Oxford and Churchill Hospital in the UK have found that ladies with large butts are more intelligent.
4. Longevity
4. Longevity
A Harvard study carried out in 2012 indicates that females may live longer than males because of their bigger butts.
3. Pooping
3. Pooping
Pooping is a vital bodily function. However, sometimes it does not happen the way you expect, and there are numerous reasons as to why. The lack of fiber in the diet is the most common reason for constipation. Women should make sure to include vegetables and fruits in their diet for an adequate supply of fiber. Other reasons include thyroid disorders, diabetes, inactiveness and dehydration.
2. Powerful Muscle Group
2. Powerful Muscle Group
Our bottom makes up our body’s most powerful muscle group that includes the gluteus minimus, gluteus medius and gluteus maximus. These bum muscles are responsible for all our locomotion: climbing stairs, walking, standing still – everything.
1. Hemorrhoids
1. Hemorrhoids
If you have hemorrhoids, ensure you get your butt checked by your doctor. The symptoms for hemorrhoids are quite similar to the symptoms associated with colon cancer. These include a bump around the anus, blood in your poop and itching around the anus.
