4 Exercises to build strong & sculpted glutes
Having strong glutes not only prevents constant back pain but also is a very attractive (and popular) feature to have. Here are some of our staple glute building exercises for strength and improved performance.
Romanian Deadlifts (RDLs): Like a conventional deadlift, but you keep your legs straight. This shifts the load to your glutes and lower back, which means you'll need to use a lighter weight. It's a great move for strengthening your posterior chain, but you'll need decent hamstring flexibility to hinge forward properly. Conventional deadlifts use more bend in the legs with more movement from the hips than legs (as a squat).
Hip Thrusts: This is a reliable move that should be in your arsenal at all times. You can perform it as part of your morning yoga routine to straighten out your back, glutes and core, or add a weighted barbell at the gym to really focus on building glute strength. “Sit against a bench with a bar balanced over your hips. Thrust upwards, keeping your heels on the floor, then slowly return to the start position,” - Says me in Esquire
Bulgarian Lunges: A deceptively hard move - place one foot on a bench or chair behind you, laces down, so you're in a lunge stance. Bend at the knees – keeping your weight in the centre – to lower yourself towards the floor. Pause, then drive back up to standing.
Sumo Deadlift - Like a conventional deadlift (lifting a bar from the floor - back straight and using your hips more than your legs) but with your feet wide apart and facing slightly outwards.
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