Today I went to the gym and had a really good time working out my glutes. I’ve been trying to get a bigger, stronger butt, so I’ve been researching the best machines for that. I figured I’d share my routine and what I did today.

First off, I started with some warm-ups. I did about 5 minutes on the treadmill, just walking at a brisk pace to get my blood flowing. Then I did some dynamic stretches like leg swings, hip circles, and torso twists. Nothing too crazy, just enough to loosen up my muscles.
Hip Thrust Machine
After warming up, I went straight to the hip thrust machine. This thing is specifically designed to work your glutes. I made sure to adjust the seat and padding so I was comfortable. Then I did:
- 3 sets of 10 reps on the hip thrust machine.
- Took about a minute of rest between each set.
I really pushed myself on the last set and felt a good burn in my glutes. I focused on squeezing my glutes at the top of each rep to really engage the muscles.
Cable Machine
Next up was the cable machine. This one’s pretty versatile, but I used it for kickbacks, which are great for isolating the glutes. I did:
- 3 sets of 12 reps on each leg for cable kickbacks.
- Made sure to keep my core tight and focused on using my glutes to move the weight.
I took short breaks in between, just enough to catch my breath and get ready for the next set.

Squats
After that, I moved on to squats. This is a classic exercise that works your whole lower body, but I really focused on my form to make sure my glutes were doing a lot of the work. I set up the squat rack and did:
- 3 sets of 8 reps of squats with a barbell.
- Concentrated on going as low as I could comfortably, keeping my back straight and pushing through my heels.
Squats are tough, but I felt good after finishing them. I took a little longer rest between sets, maybe a minute and a half.
Lunges
Lastly, I did some lunges. These are also great for the whole lower body, but especially the glutes and quads. I used dumbbells for added resistance and did:
- 3 sets of 10 reps on each leg.
- Took big steps forward and made sure my front knee didn’t go past my toes.
I felt a good stretch and burn in my glutes and thighs during these.
To wrap it up, I did a quick cool-down with some static stretches, holding each for about 30 seconds. I stretched out my glutes, hamstrings, quads, and hip flexors. After that I felt great.

That was my glute workout for today. It was tough but felt really good to work my muscles. I’m excited to keep at it and see my progress. Hopefully, this helps some of you out there looking to grow your glutes too! Just remember, consistency is key, and always listen to your body.
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