“Office Chair Butt” is the latest viral health concern trending on TikTok, describing the flattening of Gluteal muscles and posture damage caused by prolonged sitting. Learn what it means, why it matters for your long-term health, and how experts recommend reversing the effects with simple, science-backed solutions.
Sitting for hours at your desk could be flattening your gluts—and causing bigger health issues.
Rather than the Sunday scares or toxic bosses, employees have unlocked a new workplace fear: office chair butt.
While not a new concern, the term has resurfaced on TikTok to describe how sitting for long stretches affects the look of your behind—what medical professionals call atrophy of your gluten muscle group.
@dan.paulaa I wil not fail my glutes #gymtok #fitness
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“A lack of conditioning in your glutenous maximums and surrounding tissue leads to weakness, making it build up fat tissue and appear flatter or saggy,” occupational therapist Michael Milicia told the Cleveland Clinic…Tap Next To read More…