Barbells are a versatile and fundamental piece of fitness equipment that offer excellent benefits for developing muscle strength and hypertrophy.
Specific exercises targeting the gluteal muscles, such as squats, deadlifts, and hip thrusts, are effective for enhancing power and stability through controlled movements.
For women, workouts can be tailored to general physiological averages (5’5”, 140 lbs, 34 years old), though customization for individual capabilities is key to maximizing progress.
These targeted exercises contribute significantly to improving the functional strength and toning of the buttock region, supporting overall athletic performance and aesthetic goals.
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The Barbell Hip Thrust is a strength exercise that targets your glutes using a barbell for added resistance. By resting your upper body on a bench, this move helps you build power and strength in your lower body.
The Barbell Hip Thrust is a strength exercise that targets your glutes using a barbell for added resistance. By resting your upper body on a bench, this move helps you build power and strength in your lower body.
The Kneeling Squat is an exercise that strengthens your thighs and glutes while being easy on your back and knees. It's especially good for beginners or those with limited mobility since it requires no balancing.
The Kneeling Squat is an exercise that strengthens your thighs and glutes while being easy on your back and knees. It's especially good for beginners or those with limited mobility since it requires no balancing.
The Barbell Glute Bridge is an exercise that strengthens your glutes by using a barbell for added weight. It helps build strength and power in your glute muscles, making it more effective than the regular Glute Bridge.
The Barbell Glute Bridge is an exercise that strengthens your glutes by using a barbell for added weight. It helps build strength and power in your glute muscles, making it more effective than the regular Glute Bridge.