glute

noun

ˈglüt

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

Run, run, run at high altitudes (to improve oxygen use) and over hills (great for glutes).—

Sharon Herbstman

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At least compared to the glutes, quads and hamstrings, the muscles that normally move us around. —

Outside Online, 16 Jan. 2025 Your glutes aren't really engaged in this position, and over time, can lead you to use your glutes less. —

Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024 The unique grid design promotes better posture while relieving tension on your spine and glutes. —

Tim Chan, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024 Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair Successfully Defend Their Titles, But is Jade Injured? Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair prevailed over the Unholy Union in a pretty standard tag-team affair, but toward the end, Cargill appeared to injure her left hamstring or glute. —

Brian Mazique, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for glute