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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

Smith Machine Sumo Deadlift

Medium
GlutesHamstringsQuadricepsLower backInner thighs

Smith Machine Sumo Squat

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighsOuter thighs

Smith Single Leg Deadlift

Medium
GlutesHamstringsCoreLower back

Snatch Pull

Hard
GlutesHamstringsTrapeziusLower backQuadricepsCalvesCoreSide shouldersInner forearmOuter forearmMiddle back

Speed Skater Hop

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsOuter thighs

Spiderman Plank

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsGlutesObliquesQuadricepsFront shouldersUpper chestMiddle chestInner thighsOuter thighs

Spin Back Kick

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesHamstringsQuadricepsCalvesCore

Spin Hook Kick

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesCore

Split Jump to Box

Bodyweight · Hard
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCore

Split Jump Twist Row

Bodyweight · Hard
GlutesQuadricepsCoreMiddle back

Split Lateral Squat with Roll

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsInner thighsHamstringsCalvesCore

Split Sprinter High Lunge

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesInner thighs

Split Sprinter Low Lunge

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesInner thighs

Split Squat

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighsOuter thighs

Split Squat (Padded Stool Supported)

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Split Squat against Wall

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCore

Split Squat with Low Box

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCore

Squat and Double Knee to Elbow

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsAbsHamstringsCore

Squat and Knee

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCore

Squat and Tip Toes

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesCore

Squat Bounce Sky Punch

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCoreFront shoulders

Squat Hold

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCore

Squat Jump

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Squat on a Padded Stool

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCore

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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