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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

Lizard Pose

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesInner thighsHamstrings

Long Lever Standing Hip Extension

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesHamstringsLower back

Lunge Stretch

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesHamstringsCalves

Lunge twist hips

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsAbsHamstringsCoreObliques

Lunge with twist

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsObliquesCalvesInner thighs

Lying Abductor Stretch

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesCoreOuter thighs

Lying Alternate Frog Kick

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesHamstringsInner thighs

Lying Alternate Sole Kick

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesHamstringsCoreLower back

Lying Alternating Hip Extension

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesHamstringsLower back

Lying Bent Knee Figure 8

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesCoreInner thighsQuadricepsHamstringsOuter thighs

Lying Criss-Cross Legs

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesInner thighsOuter thighs

Lying Cross-Over Knee Pull-Down Stretch

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesObliques

Lying Double Leg Kick

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesHamstringsCoreLower back

Lying Flat Hip Raise

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesHamstringsCore

Lying Frog Kick

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesHamstringsInner thighs

Lying Glute Stretch

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesHamstringsLower back

Lying Hip Circle

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesCoreInner thighsOuter thighs

Lying Hip Internal Rotation

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesCoreInner thighs

Lying Hip Lift (on Stability Ball)

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesHamstrings

Lying Hyperextension Hold

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesLower backHamstrings

Lying Knee to Chest Stretch

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesHamstrings

Lying Leg Abduction

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesOuter thighsCore

Lying Leg Cross

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesObliquesInner thighsAbsQuadricepsOuter thighs

Lying Leg Tuck Hip Stretch

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesHamstringsLower 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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