It’s not just about looking good. Your glutes are there for other reasons. Of course, looking good and having firm and shapely glutes is great and you’ll definitely look great with the right type of jeans. However, glutes are fundamental in movements like jumping and sprinting; also, they play a key role in relieving low-back pain and they are crucial to everyday movements like standing or climbing stairs.
That’s why we brought you 4 good exercises for your glutes, courtesy of EVO Norway PT Frida Rommen.
1. Dumbbell Deadlift
Stand with your feet little wider than shoulder-width apart
Hold a dumbbell with both hands, in front you and between your thighs
Back straight, keens slightly leaning forward
Lean forward to bring the dumbbell down
Back at the initial position
That’s one rep
2. Static Glute Bridge
Hold still in the top position of glute bridge
Feet should be about hip-width apart
Squeeze your glutes and hold at the top
3. Cable Squat
Stand in front of the machine with a straight bar or robe attached
Step back so there is tension in the cable
Perform the squat
Repeat
4. Barbell Hip Thrust
Place your upper back on the bench with the barbell across your hips
Feet planted firmly on the ground, close to your glutes
Drive your hips up
Engage your core and abs
Hold for a count and only then return to starting position