Gluteus maximus

Basics of Gluteus maximus

Also commonly referred to as the glutes, this large and strong muscle group located on your buttocks is the most superficial of the group. It is responsible for many movements originating from the trunk as well as thigh movements.

The glutes make up a large portion and therefore the overall shape of your backside. Many women as well as men aim to tone this muscle group for a thinner more appealing physique. Many thigh exercises will target the glutes such as lunges and squats. There are however many glute isolating exercises as well such as step-ups and hip extensions.

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• Abs
• Arms
• Shoulders
• Back
• Legs
• Buttocks
  • Gluteus maximus
  • Gluteus medius
• Hips
• Chest
• Extra: Cardio, Heart

Exercises used in our workouts

• Ball Bridge Position

• Ball Alternating Leg Arm Extension

• Ball Reverse Bridge

• Ball Hamstring Kickback

• Ball Hip Raise

• Ball Leg Press

• Ball Reverse Hyperextensions

• Bands Straight Leg Deadlift

• Barbell Front Squats

• Barbell Straight Leg Deadlift

• Glute Bridge Position

• Cross Leg Glutes Stretch

• Deadlifts

• Dumbbell Straight Leg Deadlift

• Hack Squats

• Hamstring Kickback

• Home Squats

• Home Squats With Cans

• Knees to Chest Stretch

• Lying Leg Raise

• Sissy Squats

• Straight Leg Deadlift With Cans

• Superman Extensions

• Downward Facing Dog

• Side Plank with Bent Knee

• Squat Jumps

• Side Lunges

• Lying Side Hip Abduction

• Side Plank with Straight Leg

• Elliptical Training

• Treadmill running

• Treadmill walking

• Running

• Stationary bicycling

• Bicycling

• Stationary rowing

• Stepper / Stair Climber

• Walking