The Best Glute Isolation Exercises

In my ten years of being a strength coach and coaching clients, almost everyone I’ve encountered wants a better butt!

Most people want to build muscle in their lower gluteal muscles and change the all-around shape of their butt. As a coach, I want more than that (I want you to have STRONG glutes) but the principle remains

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Glute Bridge

Lying on your back, bend your knees and bring your heels close to your bum. Feet shoulder-width apart roughly.

Single Leg Hip Thrust

Set up in hip thrust position with your back on the bench (running roughly along your bra strap) and the left knee bent and over the heel. The right leg will be raised.

Extended Range Abductions

Laying on your right side on a bench (or table etc), bend your bottom leg so it’s out of the way. Keep the left leg straight and let it dangle off the bench while having your thighs together.

Reverse Plank

Begin with your hips on the ground, legs straight out in front of you and your hands with fingers pointed out a few inches behind your hips.

Side Lying Hip Raise

Lay on your right side with your knees bent and feet together. Hips and shoulders in one line and the right arm under the right shoulder.

Sumo Walks

Standing upright you can place the band around the top of the knees, below the knees, or over the shoelaces for different tensions.

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