12 Best Exercise Glute Workout

What are glutes? Many people may want to strengthen and grow their glutes — otherwise known as your butt — for aesthetic reasons. But when it comes to your physical health, having strong glutes is essential. “They are the primary mobilizers of the hips and thighs so when we sit, stand, jump, or even climb steps, the glutes are engaged for all these functions,“ says Ben Walker, a certified personal trainer and the owner of Anywhere Fitness, a fitness studio located in Dublin, Ireland. The glutes consist of three muscles: Gluteus maximus. This is responsible for hip extension, like when you are walking, and lateral rotation of the thigh, such as swinging your leg. Gluteus medius. This is responsible for the movement of your leg away from your body, like when you’re stepping out of bed, and balance. Gluteus minimus. This is the smallest of the three muscles and helps with walking and rotating your legs. glute muscles Your glutes are comprised of th