Glute exercises: choose by purpose.

Train hip extension and abduction through squat, hinge, bridge and targeted machine patterns. Compare practical options and choose movements by purpose, equipment and progression.

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Glute exercises are movements used to train hip extension and abduction through squat, hinge, bridge and targeted machine patterns. Exercise choice should fit the athlete, equipment and weekly programme rather than a universal ranking.

What belongs in this group

Train hip extension and abduction through squat, hinge, bridge and targeted machine patterns.

Common options

These examples cover distinct setups rather than a ranked list.

  • Hip thrust
  • Romanian deadlift
  • Bulgarian split squat
  • Hip abduction

How to choose

Choose movements that cover both lengthened and shortened hip-extension demands without duplicating fatigue for no clear reason.

Keep the chosen movement stable long enough to compare performance, unless pain, equipment or programme fit requires a change.

Catalogue quality

Bulk Coach's exercise catalogue contains names, instructions, muscles, equipment, movement patterns and substitutions. Individual exercise URLs remain outside the sitemap until their instructions and added programming guidance receive a recorded founder review.

Sources and further reading

  1. Free Exercise DB public-domain source
Updated 7 August 2026Reviewed by James Wood, founder