Exercise Library
Glutes
The glutes, or buttocks, are a group of muscles that extend from the pelvis to the thigh. They are responsible for extending the hip, rotating the thigh, and stabilizing the pelvis.
The barbell Bulgarian split squat is a lower body exercise that targets the glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It also engages the core and stabilizing muscles to improve balance and coordination.
The barbell glute bridge is an effective exercise for targeting the glutes, hamstrings, and lower back. It involves lifting the hips off the ground while keeping the upper back supported on a bench and a barbell across the hips. This movement helps strengthen the posterior chain and improve hip extension.
The barbell hip thrust is a lower body exercise that targets the glutes, hamstrings, and quadriceps. It is performed by sitting on the ground with your upper back resting on a bench and a barbell across your hips. The movement involves thrusting your hips upward to full extension, activating the glutes and hamstrings.
The barbell squat is a compound exercise that targets the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and lower back. It is performed by holding a barbell on your upper back and squatting down until your thighs are parallel to the ground.
The barbell step-up is a lower body exercise that targets the glutes, quads, and hamstrings. It involves stepping onto a platform or bench with one foot while holding a barbell on your upper back.
The barbell stiff leg deadlift is a compound exercise that targets the hamstrings, glutes, and lower back. It is performed by holding a barbell in front of the body and bending at the hips to lower the weight towards the ground, then returning to the starting position by extending the hips and engaging the glutes.
The dumbbell front rack squat is a lower body exercise that targets the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes. By holding the dumbbells in the front rack position, you engage the core and upper body muscles to stabilize the weight during the squat movement.
The dumbbell hip thrust is a lower body exercise that targets the glutes, hamstrings, and lower back. It is performed by thrusting the hips upward while supporting the upper body on a bench or elevated surface.
The barbell glute bridge is an effective exercise for targeting the glutes, hamstrings, and lower back. It involves lifting the hips off the ground while keeping the upper back supported on a bench and a barbell across the hips. This movement helps strengthen the posterior chain and improve hip extension.