"For C-suite execs, the motivation stems from a need to project vitality and strength. If somebody has bad posture or struggles with hip mobility, weak glutes are the issue "nine out of 10 times," says one high-end L.A. trader. In other words, the managing partner who stands tall is probably going to land the deal over the guy with slouched shoulders and shuffling feet."
"But until recently, straight guys primarily fixated on their upper bodies. That focus traveled down to their abdomens in the '80s and '90s and grew to encompass their waists in the early 2010s. But bulking biceps and protruding pecs always remained a priority. How about we take this to the next level?"
"Now, it's all about glorious glutes. "It's a terrible look to have a pancake a**," adds an L.A.-based trainer. Umm... yeah. We've been saying that for years!"
"Always trendsetters, gay men were bellowing over big butts long before straight dudes started appropriating our assets. But that's changed over the last couple of years. Now, it's the heteros who strut around in 5-inch in seams, and the gays are who sport baggy jorts."
Strong glutes and hip mobility are presented as key factors behind men’s longevity and overall vitality. Weak glutes are described as a common cause of bad posture and limited hip mobility. Better posture and more upright presence are framed as advantages in professional settings, helping someone stand out and land deals. The focus on appearance is portrayed as long-standing, with men historically emphasizing upper bodies, then shifting to abs and waists, and now turning attention to glutes. The piece also contrasts earlier gay trendsetting around big butts with more recent adoption by straight men, while criticizing the look of a flat “pancake” butt.
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