5 moves to tone your backside
Get your butt in gear with these simple and fun exercises.
Jan, 2026
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If you want the strength and stamina to power your workouts—whether it's walking, running, biking, or lifting weights—you need a strong posterior. Not to mention, having a strong gluteus maximus (aka, glutes, aka butt) muscles help stabilize your back. Here are simple moves to help strengthen your body's largest and most powerful muscle.
Written byPatrick Sullivan.
Medically reviewed byAnn Wendling, MD, MPH.