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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

Side-Lying Wide Opener

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesInner thighsMiddle chestObliques

Side-to-Side Leg Swings

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesInner thighsOuter thighs

Side-to-Side Step with Raised Hands

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsCoreFront shouldersSide shoulders

Side-Up Squat

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCore

Sideway Leg Lift with a Chair

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesOuter thighsCore

Single Arm Overhead Dumbbell Squat

Hard
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Single Leg Balance Cross Punch

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesCoreQuadricepsFront shouldersObliques

Single Leg Barbell Hip Thrust

Hard
GlutesQuadricepsHamstrings

Single Leg Board Jump

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesCore

Single Leg Box Jump

Bodyweight · Hard
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesCore

Single Leg Bridge with Outstretched Leg

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesHamstrings

Single Leg Deadlift with Knee Lift

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesHamstringsQuadricepsCalvesCoreLower back

Single Leg Glute Bridge

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesHamstringsCore

Single Leg Glute Bridge with External Rotation

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesInner thighsQuadricepsHamstringsOuter thighs

Single Leg Glute Bridge with Knee to Chest

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstrings

Single Leg Heel Touch Squat

Bodyweight · Hard
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Single Leg Hip Thrust

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstrings

Single Leg Hip Thrust Jump

Bodyweight · Hard
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCore

Single Leg Low Box Squat

Bodyweight · Hard
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Single Leg Press (45-Degree Sled)

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Single Leg Quarter Squat

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Single Leg Sliding Floor Bridge Curl on Towel

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesHamstringsCalvesCore

Single Leg Stand on Bosu Ball

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesCoreQuadricepsCalves

Single Leg Stretch (Bent Knee)

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsGlutesQuadricepsObliques

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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