PROLONGED SITTING, GENETICS, AND LOW GLUTEAL MUSCLE MASS: KEY REASONS FOR FLAT BUTTOCKS
Dr. (ND) Francis Appiah, Naturopathic Doctor kofiappiah803@gmail.com “I go to the gym, I train hard, I even take supplements, but my butt is still flat.” This is a common frustration many people quietly experience, especially young adults who are actively trying to change their body shape through exercise, dieting, fitness programs, and body enhancement products, yet still notice little or no visible change in their buttocks. For many, the disappointment comes from the belief that effort alone should produce fast results, but the human body does not always respond in a simple or predictable way. The reality, supported by exercise science and human anatomy, is that buttock shape is not determined by exercise alone, supplements, or quick fixes. It is influenced by a combination of genetic makeup, gluteal muscle size and strength, daily physical activity levels, posture habits, hormonal effects on fat distribution, and the natural bone structure of the pelvis. These factors dif...