22 Glutes Exercises (All Equipment)

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Ready-made glutes routines

Bodyweight legs workout 30 exercises · full routine Resistance Bands legs workout 9 exercises · full routine Barbell legs workout 60 exercises · full routine

Best glutes exercises with no equipment

Nothing required but floor space.

Ankle On The Knee beginner Butt Lift (Bridge) beginner Flutter Kicks beginner Glute Kickback beginner Knee Across The Body beginner Leg Lift beginner Lying Glute expert One Knee To Chest beginner Seated Glute expert Single Leg Glute Bridge beginner Step-up with Knee Raise beginner

Beginner glutes exercises

Hip Extension with Bands Resistance Bands Hip Lift with Band Resistance Bands Physioball Hip Bridge Exercise Ball Pull Through Cable Machine

Common questions

What is the best glutes exercise?

There is no single best one — the right pick depends on your equipment and level. Of the 22 glutes exercises catalogued here, 12 are compound movements, which recruit the most muscle per set and are usually the highest-value place to start. Barbell Glute Bridge is a common first choice.

How many glutes exercises can you do without equipment?

11 of the 22 glutes exercises here need no equipment at all, and 16 can be done with home-gym kit such as dumbbells, kettlebells or bands.

Where should beginners start with glutes training?

13 of these 22 exercises are rated beginner. Ankle On The Knee is one of the more accessible entry points. Start with a movement you can control through a full range, then progress load or difficulty before adding volume.

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