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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One way to activate your glutes is to lie on your back and practice glute sets.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 29 May 2026
But a huge part of getting better at wall sits is strengthening the muscles involved in them—mainly, your quads and glutes.
—Christa Sgobba, Health, 19 May 2026
Special props to the jolly axe-throwing head of adventure, Nye Rees; personable Brasserie maitre d’, Javier Padron; and trainer Peter Sullivan, who explained the finer points of fasting for women whilst crucifying my glutes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
The patented multi-panel high-rise waistband technology in the leggings boosts muscle memory in the core, glutes, and spine for instant alignment, stability, support and pain relief.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
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Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 29 May 2026
But a huge part of getting better at wall sits is strengthening the muscles involved in them—mainly, your quads and glutes.
—Christa Sgobba, Health, 19 May 2026
Special props to the jolly axe-throwing head of adventure, Nye Rees; personable Brasserie maitre d’, Javier Padron; and trainer Peter Sullivan, who explained the finer points of fasting for women whilst crucifying my glutes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
The patented multi-panel high-rise waistband technology in the leggings boosts muscle memory in the core, glutes, and spine for instant alignment, stability, support and pain relief.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
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 1 Jun. 2026.
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glute
noun
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