Glutes
Gluteus maximus exercises
56 exercises where the gluteus maximus does the main work. Each one shows where you should feel it, the common mistakes and the sets for your goal.
- Beginner 38
- Intermediate 18
The gluteus maximus is the biggest of your glutes and gives the back of your hips its shape. It extends the hip: it drives you out of the squat and brings you back up in the Romanian deadlift.
With dumbbells 17
Dumbbell sumo squat
Gluteus maximus · Dumbbell
BeginnerGoblet squat
Gluteus maximus · Dumbbell
BeginnerDumbbell split squat
Gluteus maximus · Dumbbell
BeginnerDumbbell Romanian deadlift
Gluteus maximus · Dumbbell
BeginnerDumbbell hip thrust
Gluteus maximus · Dumbbell
BeginnerReverse lunge
Gluteus maximus · Dumbbell
BeginnerDumbbell step-up
Gluteus maximus · Dumbbell
BeginnerDumbbell squat
Gluteus maximus · Dumbbell
BeginnerKickstand Romanian deadlift
Gluteus maximus · Dumbbell
BeginnerDumbbell Bulgarian split squat
Gluteus maximus · Dumbbell
IntermediateSingle-leg Romanian deadlift
Gluteus maximus · Dumbbell
IntermediateDumbbell walking lunge
Gluteus maximus · Dumbbell
IntermediateLateral lunge
Gluteus maximus · Dumbbell
IntermediateCurtsy lunge
Gluteus maximus · Dumbbell
IntermediateDumbbell B-stance hip thrust
Gluteus maximus · Dumbbell
IntermediateDumbbell deficit reverse lunge
Gluteus maximus · Dumbbell
IntermediateDumbbell deficit sumo squat
Gluteus maximus · Dumbbell
Intermediate
With your bodyweight 9
Glute bridge
Gluteus maximus · Bodyweight
BeginnerSingle-leg glute bridge
Gluteus maximus · Bodyweight
BeginnerBodyweight squat
Gluteus maximus · Bodyweight
BeginnerBox squat to bench
Gluteus maximus · Bodyweight
BeginnerFrog pump
Gluteus maximus · Bodyweight
BeginnerFeet-elevated glute bridge
Gluteus maximus · Bodyweight
BeginnerBench reverse hyperextension
Gluteus maximus · Bodyweight
BeginnerSingle-leg hip thrust
Gluteus maximus · Bodyweight
IntermediateCossack squat
Gluteus maximus · Bodyweight
Intermediate
On machines 8
45-degree leg press
Gluteus maximus · Machine
BeginnerHip thrust machine
Gluteus maximus · Machine
BeginnerGlute kickback machine
Gluteus maximus · Machine
Beginner45-degree hip extension
Gluteus maximus · Machine
BeginnerMachine squat
Gluteus maximus · Machine
BeginnerSeated leg press
Gluteus maximus · Machine
BeginnerSingle-leg leg press
Gluteus maximus · Machine
BeginnerHip abduction machine, leaning forward
Gluteus maximus · Machine
Beginner
With a barbell 6
Barbell hip thrust
Gluteus maximus · Barbell
IntermediateBarbell back squat
Gluteus maximus · Barbell
IntermediateBarbell Romanian deadlift
Gluteus maximus · Barbell
IntermediateBarbell deadlift
Gluteus maximus · Barbell
IntermediateSumo deadlift
Gluteus maximus · Barbell
IntermediateBarbell glute bridge
Gluteus maximus · Barbell
Intermediate
On the Smith machine 4
Smith machine squat
Gluteus maximus · Smith machine
BeginnerSmith machine hip thrust
Gluteus maximus · Smith machine
BeginnerSmith machine split squat
Gluteus maximus · Smith machine
BeginnerSmith machine Bulgarian split squat
Gluteus maximus · Smith machine
Intermediate
More exercises 12
Cable glute kickback
Gluteus maximus · Cable
BeginnerQuadruped glute kickback
Gluteus maximus · Ankle weight
BeginnerCable pull-through
Gluteus maximus · Cable
BeginnerKettlebell deadlift
Gluteus maximus · Kettlebell
BeginnerBanded glute bridge
Gluteus maximus · Mini band
BeginnerStanding banded kickback
Gluteus maximus · Resistance band
BeginnerLateral step-up
Gluteus maximus · Box or step
BeginnerBanded hip thrust
Gluteus maximus · Resistance band
BeginnerHip hinge with dowel
Gluteus maximus · Dowel
BeginnerBanded pull-through
Gluteus maximus · Resistance band
BeginnerStanding ankle-weight glute kickback
Gluteus maximus · Ankle weight
BeginnerKettlebell swing
Gluteus maximus · Kettlebell
Intermediate
Other regions
Gluteus medius
14 exercises
Quads
31 exercises
Hamstrings
18 exercises
Inner thighs
8 exercises
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Your 12-week glute plan
A 12-week glute and leg program with real weights. Strength goes up first.