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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Squeezing your glutes and bracing your abs will protect your spine and give you more stability.
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—Andy Fata-Chan, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
Extend fully at the top and slightly squeeze your glutes.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 19 Aug. 2025
In addition, strengthening your hamstrings, quads, and glutes can fortify your knees and improve your biomechanics, Dr. Ode says.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 31 July 2025
Practicing squats regularly strengthens your legs, glutes and core, and improves your stability.
—Hilary Achauer, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Andy Fata-Chan, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
Extend fully at the top and slightly squeeze your glutes.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 19 Aug. 2025
In addition, strengthening your hamstrings, quads, and glutes can fortify your knees and improve your biomechanics, Dr. Ode says.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 31 July 2025
Practicing squats regularly strengthens your legs, glutes and core, and improves your stability.
—Hilary Achauer, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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“Glute.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glute. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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glute
noun
: gluteus
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