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This routine eliminates “sleepy glutes” by utilizing hip extension, abduction, and isometric holds to reshape your backside from every angle.

Maximus & Hamstrings

1. Glute Bridge (Feet Elevated)

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Place feet flat on a chair. Press through heels and lift hips, squeezing hard at the top.

20 REPS

Elevating feet increases range of motion, forcing deeper glute activation.

Stabilizers & Glutes

2. Single-Leg Bridge Raise

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Sit facing away from a chair. Lift hips using one glute while keeping the other leg extended straight.

16 PER SIDE

Corrects muscle imbalances and increases the load on the working glute.

Core & Glutes

3. Elevated Straight-Arm Bridge

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From a seated position, press into palms and heels to lift into a reverse plank. Keep a straight line.

16 REPS

Builds full-body tension and improves posture while targeting the posterior chain.

Maximus Isolation

4. Floor Hip Extension

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On all fours, kick one foot toward the ceiling with a bent knee. Do not arch your lower back.

16 PER SIDE

Retrains glute function without straining the spine—ideal for back health.

Hip Extensors

5. Straight-Leg Back Kicks

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On all fours, extend one leg straight back and pulse upward. Keep the core tight to prevent rocking.

16 PER SIDE

Strengthens the hip extension needed for walking and climbing stairs.

Medius & Minimus

6. Diagonal Leg Swing

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On all fours, draw an arc with your foot, moving it diagonally back and across your body.

16 PER SIDE

Targets the side glutes, crucial for pelvic stability and preventing knee collapse.

Hip Abductors

7. Bent-Knee Hip Abduction

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Commonly known as “Fire Hydrants.” Lift your knee out to the side while keeping the 90-degree bend.

16 PER SIDE

Builds endurance in the outer hips, reducing risk of hip and knee pain.

Functional Power

8. Crab Steps (Glute Walk)

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In a mini-squat, take slow, controlled steps to the right, then back to the left.

20 ROUNDS

Keeps glutes under constant tension while improving functional hip mobility.
Pro-Tip: Perform this circuit 3 times a week. Focus on the “mind-muscle connection”—literally feel the glute squeeze on every rep.Would you like me to create a 30-Day Glute-Tightening Schedule to help you track these exercises?