plural glutes
informal
: a large muscle of the buttocks : gluteus
—usually plural
To counteract the imbalances created by cycling, plus improve your posture, flexibility and overall performance, [Jeb] Stewart recommends concentrating on the deep abdominal muscles … as well as the hips, glutes and shoulder girdle.—
Selene Yeager
Selene YeagerRun, run, run at high altitudes (to improve oxygen use) and over hills (great for glutes).—Sharon Herbstman
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Squats Squats target your lower body, including your glutes, quads, and hamstrings.
—Ashley Mateo, Health, 6 May 2024
Because no single exercise is enough to target all your glute muscles at once, the experts recommend trying a variety of movements when strengthening this area.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 3 May 2024
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Ashley Mateo, Health, 6 May 2024
Because no single exercise is enough to target all your glute muscles at once, the experts recommend trying a variety of movements when strengthening this area.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 3 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for glute
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“Glute.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glute. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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glute
noun
: gluteus
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