Glutes

33 exercises

What it does

The glutes extend and rotate the hip: they are the most powerful muscles in the body and stabilise the pelvis.

For information only This information is general and not a personalised programme. Train gradually with correct technique; if you have injuries, medical conditions or doubts, ask a doctor or a qualified professional.

Exercises for Glutes

Abductors

American Kettlebell Swing

Bird Dog

Bridge hold single leg extension

Bridge with bilateral hamstring curls on ball

Burpee

Cardio Wave

Deadlifts 22 Variants

Glute Machine

Gluteal muscles stretching 5 Variants

Half Sun Salutation

Hip Opening & Closing - Supine

Hip Thrust

Hyperextension

Jumps

Kneeling to Standing

Leg Kicks

Leg Raises 4 Variants

Lunges 13 Variants

Plank 10 Variants

Prone Alternating Back Kick

Prone Back Kick with Torso Extension

Single-leg deadlift with torso twist

Single-leg star execution (4 points)

Skillmill 2 Variants

Snatch

Squat 12 Variants

Stationary cycle 4 Variants

Stepper

Thruster 2 Variants

Treadmill 2 Variants

Turkish Get-Up

Also worked in these exercises

Abdominal muscles stretching Adductor muscles stretching Alternating Arm Raise with Ball on One Knee Calf muscles stretching Cross Body Carry Hamstring Stretch High Knees March Iliopsoas stretching Isometric Hold Jumping Jack Latissimus dorsi stretching Leg Curl Leg Extension - Supine Leg Press Lower back muscles stretching Military Press Mountain Climber Overhead Presses Peroneal muscles stretching Prone Back Extension Quadriceps muscles stretching Side plank Single-leg balance on Bosu Tibialis muscles stretching

Equipment to train it

Bodyweight Barbells Free weights Cardio equipment Selectorized machines

Frequently asked questions

What do Glutes do?

The glutes extend and rotate the hip: they are the most powerful muscles in the body and stabilise the pelvis.

What are the best exercises for Glutes?

Exercises that train Glutes as the main muscle include Abductors, American Kettlebell Swing, Bird Dog, Bridge hold single leg extension, Bridge with bilateral hamstring curls on ball. You will find the full list with photos and variations on this page.

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