Top 3 Glute Exercises with Resistance Bands

Exercise 1: Squats

Start by placing the resistance band just above your knees. Stand tall and press your knees outward into the band. This activates your gluteus medius and minimus on the sides of your hips.

Sit back slowly like you’re reaching for a chair. Lightly touch the chair, then stand up.

Keep the pressure out into the band throughout the movement. Do 10 reps, rest, and repeat for 3 sets.

Exercise 2: Side Step Taps

With the band still above your knees, stand on one leg. Tap the other leg out to the side. This works the glute of the leg you're standing on by resisting inward pull and holding your body weight.

Do 10 taps out to the side, then switch legs. Turn the standing knee out into the band to maintain proper form. For more challenge, tap farther out or bend the standing leg deeper.

Exercise 3: Glute Bridge

Lie on your back with the band around your knees. Flatten your lower back into the floor by doing a small pelvic tilt. Press your knees out into the band to engage your glutes.

Lift your hips just a few inches without arching your lower back.

Hold for 5 seconds, then lower back down. Repeat this for 10 reps. Always keep pressure in the band and control your movement.

These glute exercises with resistance bands are simple and effective. If you’d like to try the bands shown in this video, check out the link in the description. For more glute strengthening tips, watch our next video.

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