How do you train the gluteus maximus without causing knee or SI joint strain? ADVERTISEMENT 750 viewsJanuary 24, 2013 0 Dorothy January 24, 2013 0 Comments Painful areas are the SI and knee joints on the same side. Client is 50 year-old female, a Yoga teacher. she walks and swims for exercise 10 Answers ActiveVotedNewestOldest 0 Daniel0 Posted 0 Comments I agee with Natalie and Karin. Another good way to target the gluts is stand-up riding on a bicycle, either outside or on a spinning bike. Outside, add stand-up uphill to increase the overload. Take care. You are viewing 1 out of 10 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login