{"id":6155,"date":"2026-04-01T00:49:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T00:49:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usanews1.net\/?p=6155"},"modified":"2026-04-01T00:49:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T00:49:22","slug":"if-you-have-these-two-holes-in-your-back-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usanews1.net\/?p=6155","title":{"rendered":"If you have these two holes in your back, it"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Those two small dimples on the lower back, just above the buttocks,<\/p>\n<p>are commonly known as\u00a0<strong>Venus dimples<\/strong>\u00a0(or\u00a0<em>dimples of Venus<\/em>) in women and\u00a0<strong>Apollo dimples<\/strong>\u00a0in men.<\/p>\n<p>Medically, they are referred to as\u00a0<strong>sacral dimples<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>lumbosacral dimples<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>They appear where the\u00a0<strong>pelvis and spine connect<\/strong>\u2014specifically where the\u00a0<strong>posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS)<\/strong>\u00a0is positioned.<\/p>\n<p>These indentations form because the skin is attached directly to underlying ligaments, creating a natural dip.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Genetics vs. Lifestyle Factors<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Genetic trait<\/strong>: Traditionally, they were believed to be entirely hereditary, meaning you were either born with them or not.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Current understanding<\/strong>: While genetics play a role, body fat percentage and muscle tone also influence their visibility. People with lower body fat often show them more clearly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exercises That May Help Define Venus\/Apollo Dimples<\/h3>\n<p>Here are a few effective workouts that target the\u00a0<strong>lower back and core<\/strong>\u00a0muscles around the area:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Back Extensions (Hyperextensions)<\/strong><br \/>\nStrengthens the erector spinae, improving definition in the lower back.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deadlifts<\/strong><br \/>\nEngages the entire posterior chain, including glutes, hamstrings, and lower back.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Glute Bridges \/ Hip Thrusts<\/strong><br \/>\nTightens and lifts the glutes, creating better definition around the dimples.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Planks &amp; Side Planks<\/strong><br \/>\nStrengthen the core and stabilize the lower spine.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Superman Exercise<\/strong><br \/>\nLying face down, lifting arms and legs simultaneously, directly targets lower back muscles.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Get Lower Back Dimples \/ Venus Dimples\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WosaQ3aUC3k?feature=oembed\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Those two small dimples on the lower back, just above the buttocks, are commonly known as\u00a0Venus dimples\u00a0(or\u00a0dimples of Venus) in women and\u00a0Apollo dimples\u00a0in men. Medically, they are referred to as\u00a0sacral dimples\u00a0or\u00a0lumbosacral dimples. They appear where the\u00a0pelvis and spine connect\u2014specifically where the\u00a0posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS)\u00a0is positioned. 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