What exercises target the Gluteus Medius?

The best exercises that primarily target the Gluteus Medius include Band Lateral Walk, Banded Monster Walk, Barbell Hip Thrust, Side Bridge Hip Abduction, Cable Hip Abduction. In total, 100 exercises involve the Gluteus Medius.

What muscle group does the Gluteus Medius belong to?

The Gluteus Medius is part of the Glutes muscle group, which is involved in hip extension, abduction, and powerful lower body movements.

How do I target my Gluteus Medius?

To target the Gluteus Medius, focus on hip extension, abduction, and powerful lower body movements. Top exercises include Band Lateral Walk, Banded Monster Walk, Barbell Hip Thrust, Side Bridge Hip Abduction, Cable Hip Abduction.

Gluteus Medius

Muscle group: Glutes

Mid-glute muscle that abducts the hip and stabilizes the pelvis, essential for lateral hip strength and balance.

Exercises Targeting Gluteus Medius

Other Muscles in Glutes

Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Minimus, Piriformis

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Gluteus Medius

Exercises Targeting Gluteus Medius

Primary Mover (16)

Band Lateral Walk

Banded Monster Walk

Barbell Hip Thrust

Side Bridge Hip Abduction

Cable Hip Abduction

Clamshell

Dumbbell Lying Hip Abduction

Fire Hydrant

Glute Bridge

Hip Abduction Machine

Hip Thrust

Lever Seated Hip Abduction

Lever Seated Hip Abduction (plate loaded)

Lever Standing Hip Abduction

Weighted Lying Hip Abduction

Suspended Hip Abduction

Secondary / Assisting (4)

Cable Twist

Suitcase Carry

Suspended Side Bend

TRX Single Leg Squat

Stabilizer (80)

Band Deadlift

Self-assisted Single Leg Calf Raise

Self-assisted Single Leg Squat (leg wrapped)

Self-assisted Step-down

Band Squat

Barbell Lunge

Barbell Rear Lunge

Barbell Single Leg Split Squat

Barbell Single Leg Squat

Barbell Split Squat

Barbell Step-up

Bird Dog

45° Side Bend (hands behind head)

Alternating Bird Dog

Bent Knee Side Plank

Lunge

Rear Lunge

Single Leg Box Squat (pistol)

Single Leg Calf Raise

Single Leg Reverse Calf Raise

Single Leg Split Squat

Single Leg Squat (pistol)

Single Leg Stiff-leg Deadlift

Split Squat

Bodyweight Squat

Step-down

Wall Side Neck Bridge

Cable Bent-over Hip Extension

Cable Glute Kickback

Cable One Arm Single Leg Calf Raise

Cable Rear Lunge

Cable Side Bend

Cable Standing Hip Extension

Cable Standing Leg Curl

Cable Standing Leg Raise

Cable Step Down

Cable Step-up

Dumbbell Lunge

Dumbbell Rear Lunge

Dumbbell Side Bend

Dumbbell Single Leg Calf Raise

Dumbbell Single Leg Reverse Calf Raise

Dumbbell Split Squat

Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise

Dumbbell Step Down

Farmers Carry

Kettlebell Deadlift

Kettlebell Farmers Carry

Kettlebell Goblet Squat

Kettlebell Turkish Getup

Lever Bent-over Glute Kickback

Lever Bent-over Hip Extension

Lever Bent-over Leg Curl

Lever Hip Flexion

Lever Kneeling Glute Kickback