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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

Rocking Half Frog Stretch

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesInner thighsHamstringsLower back

Roll Ball Gluteus Maximus

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesHamstrings

Roll Ball Gluteus Medius

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesOuter thighs

Safety Bar Good Morning

Medium
GlutesHamstringsLower backCoreTrapezius

Scissor Leg Raises

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsGlutesCoreInner thighsQuadricepsObliquesOuter thighs

Scissors (advanced)

Bodyweight · Hard
AbsGlutesQuadricepsObliquesInner thighsOuter thighs

Scissors Jump

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesCore

Scorpion Stretch

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesLower backHamstringsObliquesOuter thighs

Seated 8 Leg Crunch

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsGlutesCoreObliquesInner thighsQuadricepsOuter thighs

Seated Circle Leg Crunch

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsGlutesCoreObliquesInner thighsQuadricepsOuter thighs

Seated Criss Cross Legs on a Chair

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesInner thighsAbsOuter thighs

Seated Figure-4 Stretch

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesHamstringsOuter thighs

Seated Glute Stretch

Bodyweight · Easy
Glutes

Seated Leg Press Machine

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Seated Open Knee Leg Raise on a Chair

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesOuter thighsAbsCore

Seated Piriformis Stretch

Bodyweight · Easy
Glutes

Seated Piriformis Stretch on a Chair

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesHamstringsLower back

Seated Skater on a Chair

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesOuter thighsCoreObliques

Semi Squat Jump

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesCore

Shuffle Hops

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesCore

Shuffle Leg Lift

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCoreOuter thighs

Side Clamshell

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesCoreOuter thighs

Side Hip Abduction

Bodyweight · Easy
Glutes

Side Jump Twist

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesCoreObliques

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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