Hey TopBum VIPs! Kimi Hew here. 2026 has officially peaked with the ‘Glute-Gazing’ trend. Apparently, looking at your glutes in a smart mirror for 10 minutes a day is the new ‘activation.’ While we’re all for self-appreciation, unless those 10 minutes involve some heavy resistance, you’re just admiring a plateau. Today, we’re talking about why you should stop gazing and start raising (the weight).
Reflection vs. Resistance
The trend says ‘visualizing’ the muscle makes it grow. Sure, if that visualization happens while you’re deep in a Bulgarian split squat. Your glutes don’t respond to compliments: they respond to stress. Let’s trade the mirror-time for some platform-time. Your booty is a result of work, not just aesthetic appreciation. If you want a view worth gazing at, you have to earn it in the rack.
Eyes on the PR, not just the glass!