The Best Glute Exercises For Muscle Building 🍑

1 Feb 2026 · 1 min

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In this instructional fitness video, Eric Roberts presents seven glute‑focused exercises that he claims can develop the glutes faster than traditional squats. He walks through each movement, offering specific form cues to maximize glute activation and protect the lower back. The exercises include: (1) a single‑leg leg press with a high foot placement, (2) a glute‑biased back extension holding the weight away from the body, (3) a trap‑bar Romanian deadlift held by the side, (4) glute‑biased walking lunges with a large forward‑and‑outward step, (5) hip thrusts (emphasized as essential), (6) a supported step‑up performed slowly on the descent with a light foot tap, and (7) Bulgarian split squats. The video ends with a call‑to‑action directing viewers to a free workout program via the link in his bio. The overall tone is enthusiastic and instructional, aiming to provide clear, actionable guidance for viewers seeking to build stronger, larger glutes.

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7 exercises to grow your glutes faster than squats, and number 4 doesn't even need weights. First is a single leg leg press. Be sure to place your foot high on the platform to target your glutes. Number 2 is a glute bias back extension. Be sure to hold the weight away from your body to target your glutes. Number 3 is a trap bar RDL. Holding the weight by your side works your glutes and saves your lower back. Number 4 is glute bias walking lunges. Be sure to take a big step forward and out to the side. Number 5 is hip thrust. If you aren't doing hip thrust, what are you doing? Number 6 is a supported step up. Go slow on the way down and just slightly tap your foot to work more of your glute. And number 7 is your ultimate favorite, Bulgarian split squats. If you want a free workout program to follow, click the link in my bio.