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How to Build Bigger Glutes (Weekly Glute Workout Plan)

DAY 1: GLUTES

Build strength with lower reps, heavier load.

  1. Hip Thrust: 4×10–10
  2. Romanian Deadlift: 3×8–10
  3. Sumo Squat: 3×10-12
  4. Cable Kickbacks: 3×12–15

DAY 2: REST / ACTIVE RECOVERY

Light walk, stretching, yoga, or foam rolling.

DAY 3: GLUTES & HAMSTRINGS

Pump & muscle growth.

  1. Squat: 3×8-10
  2. Legpress: 3×8-10
  3. Bulgarian split squat: 3×8-10
  4. Leg extensions: 3×10-12

Focus on squeezing glutes on every rep, slow tempo for max activation.

DAY 4: REST / ACTIVE RECOVERY

Light walk, stretching, yoga, or foam rolling.

DAY 5: UPPER BODY / CORE (OPTIONAL)

Recovery for glutes, maintain full-body balance.

  1. Pull-ups / Lat Pulldown: 3×10–12
  2. Push-ups / Bench Press: 3×10–12
  3. Plank Variations: 3×30–60 sec
  4. Side Plank with Hip Dip: 3×10 per side

DAY 6: GLUTE FOCUS & BURNOUT

Isolation, end-of-week pump.

  1. Hip Thrust: 4×10–12
  2. Romanian Deadlift: 3×8–10
  3. Reverse lunges: 3x10-12
  4. Hyper extensions: 3x10 weighted followed by 10 times bodyweight

DAY 7: REST / ACTIVE RECOVERY

Light walk, stretching, yoga, or foam rolling.

EXTRA TIPS

  • Progressive overload is key: gradually increase weight or reps
  • Mind-muscle connection: really feel your glutes work
  • Eat enough protein and maintain calorie balance for growth