when you take out a glute workout, usually the largest muscle group (the gluteus maximus) gets the most love. But if you really want to create a strong, supportive derrière, it’s also important to integrate exercises that target the other parts of your glutes, namely the gluteus minimus and gluteus medius.
The last muscle group, also known as the lateral glutes, is an often neglected area because it can be difficult to train. Although many exercises hit most of the gluteal muscles, sprinkling in a specific exercise for the lateral glutes will help ensure those harder-to-reach muscles get some much-needed attention.
And there are plenty of reasons to prioritize training your lateral glutes. strong glutes can do walking and running more comfortable, support better balance and even promote posture. Moral of the story: This is not a muscle group you want to skip.
Getting ready to hit the gym? Add a few of the following exercises from our favorite trainers to your routine and you’ll notice your lateral glutes activating in no time. One pro tip we can offer is that adding a resistance band to your lower body day will naturally increase tension in your hips and glutes, taking your burn to the next level. You can thank us later.
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