It is also important to understand that subcutaneous fat is not the same as visceral fat. Visceral fat is stored deeper inside the abdomen, surrounding internal organs,and excessive amounts are associated with increased metabolic health risks.
A woman with fuller hips and buttocks may have a different fat distribution from someone who carries more fat around the waist. However, appearance alone cannot establish whether either person is healthy.
Body composition, blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, physical activity, and other health indicators provide a more complete picture.
3. The Gluteal Muscles Can Influence Shape
Not every woman with a larger buttocks has more body fat. Muscle development can also contribute significantly to the shape and size of
the area.
The gluteal muscle group consists of three main muscles: the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus.
The gluteus maximus is the largest of these muscles. It helps extend the hip, supports movements such as climbing stairs, and contributes to the shape of the buttocks.
