
Glute
Exercises For Women
Build stronger, more defined glutes with beginner-friendly exercises, simple cues and real demonstration videos. Click any exercise to watch the full movement in action.
Glute training is one of the most effective ways to improve lower-body strength, stability and shape. These exercises target the glute max, med and min, giving you a balanced mix of strength, activation and shaping movements — perfect for beginners, women over 40, or anyone starting their fitness journey.
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Each exercise includes simple cues and links to demonstration videos so you can learn with confidence.
Cable Single Leg RDL's (Kickstand)
Stand facing the cable with the handle in the opposite hand to the working leg. Hinge from the hips, keep your spine neutral, and let the cable guide your reach. Keep all your weight through the standing foot and squeeze the glute to return to standing. Use the back leg for balance rather than lift it.
Single Leg Hip Thrust - Use DB for harder
Anchor your upper back on the bench and keep one foot planted with the other lifted. Hold the dumbbell on your hip, drive through your heel, and squeeze the glute hard at the top without letting your hips rotate. Use a slow lower to keep full tension on the working side.
Cable RDL (on Step)
Stand on a small step with the cable set low behind you. Hinge from the hips with a soft bend in your knees, keeping your spine long as you let the cable pull your hands slightly behind your legs. Feel the stretch through your hamstrings, then drive your hips forward and squeeze your glutes to stand tall.
Dumbbell RDL
Stand with feet hip-width apart and hold the dumbbells in front of your thighs. Hinge from the hips with a soft bend in your knees, keeping your spine long as you lower the dumbbells down your legs. Feel the stretch through your hamstrings, then drive your hips forward and squeeze your glutes to stand tall.
Barbell Bulgarian Split Squat
Stand in a split position with your back foot elevated on a bench and a barbell resting across your upper back. Lower your back knee toward the floor while keeping your front shin vertical, then drive through the front heel to stand tall. Keep your core braced and torso steady throughout.
Cable Deficit Split Squat (V-Handle)
Place your front foot on a small step and hold a V-handle attached to a low pulley. Step into a split stance, keeping your chest lifted. Lower your back knee toward the floor while keeping your front heel grounded, then drive through the front leg to rise. Maintain a steady torso and control the cable pull throughout.
These glute exercises help women build strength, confidence and shape safely. Ideal for beginners, gym-shy women, and women over 40 who want effective glute workouts without unnecessary complexity. Each exercise includes a simple cue and real demonstration video to support learning proper form.




































