5 exercises that really target your glutes:

Your glutes are responsible for powering the legs when we jump, walk, and run, so runners especially should make sure they are working on their glute strength if they are looking to PR at their next race. Of course, even if your goals aren’t to tone or build your glute muscles, keeping them strong is still important. The gluteus maximus is also responsible for the shape of the butt, so is often one to target if you have a more aesthetic goal.

The gluteus maximus is the largest of the three glute muscles, and is responsible for the rotation of the hip and the lateral rotation of the thigh. Next is the gluteus minimus, which sits below the gluteus medius and also supports the hip, helping with walking and rotating the legs.

By this we mean the gluteus medius, which is the highest of the glute muscles and is responsible for hip movement, for example when you step up onto something. Your glutes are the biggest muscle in your body and if your goal is to really build your glutes, you’ll need to target all the different parts of the muscle.