I found the best workout for stronger, bigger glutes – and it's only 4 exercises

Want better buns? Technogym trainer Patrick Frost has a glute workout for you

athlete performing a glute workout with a barbell in a garage gym-style environment
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Kim Kardashian might be known for having the best – err assets – in the business when it comes to the derriere, but the benefits of owning a pair of exceptional glutes aren’t limited to the superficial world of desirable aesthetics. 

Strong gluteals are crucial for proper pelvic alignment as well as propulsion during walking and running, and even standing on one leg (perfect for yoga, then). A strong pair of glutes also supports the lower back during lifting while helping to prevent knee injuries. After all, they are the biggest muscles in the entire body, so looking after them is a no brainer. 

“I was the king of the flat butts back in the day,” says Frost. I've spent years developing dis [sic] booty! Here is a simple breakdown of some moves you could incorporate to start building yours!”

 The workout

The workout comprises four main exercises: hip thrusters, single leg RDLs, step-ups and hyperextensions. While there are plenty more glute-busting exercises to have a go at in the quest for booty only a Greek god could compare to, Frost recommends starting with the above and, after perfecting them, adding more, progressively overloading them over time.

“Your butt will be perky in no time!” he says.

For even more glute workout action, check out the best glute exercises (not surprisingly, barbell hip thrusters are also on this list) or this resistance band glute workout that builds bum definition quite well. Alternatively, this 5-move leg day workout is a fast and efficient way to pump your plump.

For a more full-body approach, you should definitely try the best full-body workout and the best push-pull-legs exercise routine. Or you can learn how to do squats – maybe you should start there, actually.

Lee Bell
Freelance Contributor

Lee Bell is a freelance journalist and copywriter specialising in all things technology, be it smart home innovation, fit-tech and grooming gadgets. From national newspapers to specialist-interest titles, Lee has written for some of the world’s most respected publications during his 15 years as a tech writer. Nowadays, he lives in Manchester, where - if he's not bashing at a keyboard - you'll probably find him doing yoga, building something out of wood or digging in the garden.