plural glutes
informal
: a large muscle of the buttocks : gluteus
—usually plural
To counteract the imbalances created by cycling, plus improve your posture, flexibility and overall performance, [Jeb] Stewart recommends concentrating on the deep abdominal muscles … as well as the hips, glutes and shoulder girdle.—
Selene Yeager
Selene YeagerRun, run, run at high altitudes (to improve oxygen use) and over hills (great for glutes).—Sharon Herbstman
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Squeeze the glute and thigh muscles of your right leg and lift your left knee up to hip height at a 90-degree angle.
—Alyssa Ages, Outside Online, 27 Mar. 2025
On March 13, at 6:00PM, fitness model and trainer Allegra Paris will be leading a glutes and abs focused sculpt class, using bodyweight and resistance band exercises, in partnership with Seaav activewear, also at The Upside rooftop from 6:00PM to 8:30PM.
—Cheryl Tiu, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
The Romanian deadlift is a variation of the classic, which strengthens the glutes and hamstrings.
—Hilary Achauer, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Squeeze your glutes, raising your pelvis toward the ceiling.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 7 Feb. 2025
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Alyssa Ages, Outside Online, 27 Mar. 2025
On March 13, at 6:00PM, fitness model and trainer Allegra Paris will be leading a glutes and abs focused sculpt class, using bodyweight and resistance band exercises, in partnership with Seaav activewear, also at The Upside rooftop from 6:00PM to 8:30PM.
—Cheryl Tiu, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
The Romanian deadlift is a variation of the classic, which strengthens the glutes and hamstrings.
—Hilary Achauer, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Squeeze your glutes, raising your pelvis toward the ceiling.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Glute.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glute. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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glute
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