Glutes (Gluteal Muscles)
The muscles of the buttocks, including gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus.
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The glutes are the largest and most powerful muscles in the body. The gluteus maximus is the main hip extensor, essential for squatting, deadlifting, and athletic performance. Strong glutes improve posture, reduce lower back pain, and enhance athletic power. Hip thrusts, squats, and deadlifts effectively target the glutes.
Examples
- Hip thrusts directly target glute max
- Glute bridges activate the glutes
- Strong glutes improve squat performance
Related Terms
Exercises that train the glutes
22 exercises in the library target the glutes as their primary muscle.
Pull Through
Strength · Cable
Seated Glute
Stretching · Bodyweight
Single Leg Glute Bridge
Strength · Bodyweight
Step-up with Knee Raise
Strength · Bodyweight
Ankle On The Knee
Stretching · None
Barbell Glute Bridge
Powerlifting · Barbell
Barbell Hip Thrust
Powerlifting · Barbell
Butt Lift (Bridge)
Strength · Bodyweight
Common questions
What is Glutes?
The muscles of the buttocks, including gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus. The glutes are the largest and most powerful muscles in the body.
What exercises train the Glutes?
Good options include Pull Through, Seated Glute, Single Leg Glute Bridge, Step-up with Knee Raise, Ankle On The Knee. Each links to a step-by-step guide with demonstration images.
What are examples of Glutes?
Hip thrusts directly target glute max; Glute bridges activate the glutes; Strong glutes improve squat performance.
Put it into practice
12-Week Muscle Building · £29
A 12-week, four-day hypertrophy plan in three phases, with a modest calorie surplus