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Glutes Exercises

954 exercises targeting the Glutes, with muscle activation, equipment options and instructions for every level.

954
Exercises
61
Equipment Items
3
Difficulties

All Glutes exercises

Dumbbell Lateral Lunge

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Dumbbell Lateral Squat

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Dumbbell Lateral Step-Up

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalves

Dumbbell Lateral Walk

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsOuter thighs

Dumbbell Lunge with Biceps Curl

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsBicepsHamstringsCore

Dumbbell One Arm Swing

Medium
GlutesHamstringsCoreFront shouldersLower back

Dumbbell One-Arm Snatch

Hard
GlutesQuadricepsFront shouldersLower backTricepsCalvesSide shouldersMiddle chestInner thighs

Dumbbell Overhead Lunge

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Dumbbell Overhead Squat

Hard
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Dumbbell Pistol Squat

Hard
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Dumbbell Plyo Squat

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Dumbbell Power Clean

Hard
GlutesTrapeziusBicepsQuadricepsHamstringsFront shoulders

Dumbbell Pullover Hip Extension on Exercise Ball

Medium
GlutesMiddle chestTricepsHamstringsRear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle back

Dumbbell Reverse Hyperextension on Bench

Medium
GlutesHamstringsLower back

Dumbbell Reverse Lunge

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Dumbbell Reverse Lunge from Deficit

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCore

Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift to Squat

Medium
GlutesHamstringsQuadricepsLower back

Dumbbell Same-Side Single Leg Romanian Deadlift

Medium
GlutesHamstringsCoreLower back

Dumbbell Side Bridge

Medium
GlutesObliquesOuter thighs

Dumbbell Single Arm Clean and Press

Hard
TricepsGlutesFront shouldersQuadricepsTrapezius

Dumbbell Single Arm Deadlift

Medium
GlutesHamstringsQuadricepsMiddle backLower back

Dumbbell Single Arm Overhead Lunge

Hard
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Dumbbell Single Arm Power Clean

Hard
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsTrapeziusBicepsCalvesCoreFront shouldersSide shouldersInner forearmLower back

Dumbbell Single Arm Power Clean and Jerk

Hard
TricepsGlutesQuadricepsHamstringsFront shouldersTrapeziusBicepsCalvesCoreSide shouldersInner forearmLower back

How to train your Glutes effectively

Training the Glutes responds to both heavy compound work and high-volume isolation. A balanced session combines a primary compound press, pull or squat pattern with a focused isolation movement that builds shape and detail.

Aim for 10 to 20 hard sets per muscle group per week, split across 1 to 2 sessions. Beginners progress with bodyweight and dumbbells; intermediates benefit most from progressive overload on barbell and cable variants.

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