Muscle: Glutes

The glutes, or gluteal muscles, are located in your buttocks, covering the back of your hips. This powerful group of muscles includes three main parts: the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus. They play a key role in many everyday activities, like standing up, walking, running, and climbing stairs. Basically, whenever you move your hips or legs, your glutes are hard at work!Having strong glutes isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s crucial for overall fitness and daily life. Well-developed glutes help improve your posture, stabilize your pelvis, and reduce the risk of injuries during physical activities. They also contribute to a strong core, making it easier to perform exercises and any movement you do throughout the day.Ready to strengthen your glutes? Check out these effective exercises designed to target and develop this important muscle!

Dumbbell Deadlift: Master Your Hamstrings and Glutes Now!

Barbell deadlifts have taken the spotlight since the beginning of time but…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Master the Goblet Squat: Strengthen Your Lower Body & Core

The squat reigns supreme as the king of lower body exercises and…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Master the Zercher Squat: Full-Body Strength & Stability

The Zercher Squat isn’t your typical full body exercise and it’s definitely…

Tom Miller, CSCS

Master the Barbell Sumo Deadlift for Stronger Legs & Back

The barbell Sumo deadlift is an excellent compound exercise which builds maximum…

Dr. Malik

Master the Barbell Rack Pull for Stronger Hamstrings & Glutes

The barbell rack pull is a compound exercise which builds muscle and…

Dr. Malik

Lying Alternating Leg Raise: Strengthen Abs & Hip Flexors

The lying alternating leg raise is an isolation exercise which builds muscle…

Dr. Malik

Master the Barbell Bulgarian Split Squat for Stronger Legs!

The barbell Bulgarian split squat is a compound exercise which builds muscle…

Dr. Malik

Dumbbell Squat: Targeting Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes & More!

The dumbbell squat is a compound exercise which builds muscle and strength…

Dr. Malik

Dumbbell Rear Lunge: Strengthen Quads, Glutes & More!

The dumbbell rear lunge is an isolation exercise which builds muscle and…

Dr. Malik

Barbell Side Lunge: Target Your Legs for Maximum Strength

The barbell side lunge is a compound exercise which builds muscle and…

Dr. Malik

Maximize Glute Gains: Straight-Leg Cable Pull-Through Guide

The straight-leg cable pull-through is a compound exercise which builds muscle and…

Dr. Malik

Stability Ball Leg Extension Crunch: Target Abs & Hip Flexors

The stability ball leg extension crunch is a great bodyweight exercise which…

Dr. Malik

Barbell One-Leg Hip Thrust: Build Glutes & Strengthen Core

The barbell one-leg hip thrust is a very effective glute and hip…

Dr. Malik

Master the Cable Vertical Pallof Press for Core & Shoulder Strength

The cable vertical Pallof press is a very functional movement whereas the…

Dr. Malik

Ultimate One-Leg Push-Up: Strengthen Your Chest and Core!

The one-leg push-up is an excellent compound bodyweight movement which primarily works…

Dr. Malik

Tone Your Core: Master the Cable Wood Chop Exercise

The cable wood chop is a very unconventional exercise which you'll hardly…

Dr. Malik

Trap Bar Deadlift: Strengthen Your Legs and Core Effectively

There is something special about deadlifts. Lifting the big weights off the…

Andrew Foster, C.S.C.S

Dumbbell Forward Lunge: Target Your Legs and Core Effectively!

The squat seems to get all the attention but the truth is…

Dr. Malik

Reverse Plank Exercise: Strengthen Glutes, Core, and More!

The reverse plank is a great alternative to the standard plank. It…

Dr. Malik