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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Similar muscles are used as those in the traditional squat, including the quads, glutes, hamstrings, and calves.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 31 Oct. 2025
Drilling her glutes is also a priority for her.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 29 Oct. 2025
In addition to healthy hamstrings and hip flexors, strong glutes are crucial for pelvic stability.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
The 40-year-old LeBron is dealing with a glute injury, which will keep him out for several weeks.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
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Jakob Roze, Health, 31 Oct. 2025
Drilling her glutes is also a priority for her.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 29 Oct. 2025
In addition to healthy hamstrings and hip flexors, strong glutes are crucial for pelvic stability.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
The 40-year-old LeBron is dealing with a glute injury, which will keep him out for several weeks.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
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 5 Nov. 2025.
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glute
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