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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 Superman

Medium
GlutesLower backHamstrings

Dumbbell Supported Squat

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesCore

Dumbbell Swing

Medium
GlutesHamstringsFront shouldersQuadricepsCalvesSide shouldersUpper chestMiddle chestInner thighs

dumbbell thruster

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsFront shouldersTricepsCalvesSide shouldersUpper chestMiddle chestInner thighs

Dumbbell Thruster

Medium
TricepsGlutesQuadricepsFront shouldersCalvesSide shouldersUpper chestInner thighs

Dumbbell Wood Chop Squat

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsFront shouldersObliquesLower backAbsCalvesSide shouldersUpper chestMiddle chestInner thighs

Dumbell deadlift

Easy
GlutesHamstringsInner forearmOuter forearmLower back

Dynamic 90-90 Hip Twist

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesInner thighsHamstringsOuter thighs

Dynamic One Leg Stand

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesCore

Elevated Single Leg Hip Thrust

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesHamstringsCore

Elliptical Lateral Walk

Easy
GlutesQuadricepsInner thighsOuter thighsHamstringsCalvesCore

Elliptical Machine

Easy
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCardioCalvesCoreFront shouldersMiddle chestMiddle back

Exercise Ball One Leg Diagonal Kick

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesHamstringsAbs

EZ Bar Deadlift with Biceps Curl

Medium
BicepsGlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesOuter forearmInner thighs

Farmers Carry

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesInner thighs

Fat Bar Deadlift

Hard
GlutesHamstringsQuadricepsInner forearmMiddle backLower back

Figure 4 Spinal Rotation

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesHamstringsObliques

Figure-4 Glute Bridge

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstrings

Fire hydrant

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesHamstrings

Flexion and Extension Hip Stretch

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesCoreQuadricepsHamstrings

Flutter Kicks (prone)

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesHamstringsLower back

Flutter Kicks on Bench

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesHamstrings

Flutter Kicks on Bench Edge

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesHamstrings

Foam Roll Glute Twist (Lying on Floor)

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesHamstringsObliques

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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