Glutes: Power Moves I’m Loving Right Now

The glutes are quite literally the seat of the body.

Just Peachy

Glutes are more than just for aesthetics — they are the powerhouse of a strong body.

Glutes, baby! They power how you walk, lift, run, stand and stabilize yourself.And as we age, strong glutes become even more integral to a health and capable body. Yes, sexy buns are popular right now — but make no mistake building the perfect peach is not just about looks. These powerful muscles support mobility, protect your lower back, improve your posture and make everyday movements easier and more efficient. For women, building real glute strength isn’t just about building a “shelf” — it’s about developing a body with a focus on longevity and building strength in your entire body.

I’m a big believer in training your glutes with intention. This means choosing movements that build strength, develop control and offer a full range of motion. You must also really maintain the mind-muscle connection to “feel” these movements. You are not rushing through reps, you are building muscle with each and every rep.

Here are three glute moves I’m loving right now — and why they’ve earned a permanent place in my lower body routine.

Hip Thrusts

If I had to choose one foundational glute exercise, this would be it.

Hip thrusts are exceptional for building pure glute strength because they activate your glute muscles in their most shortened position. That’s where you can generate serious power. When done with mind-body connection and control, hip thrusts help your entire posterior chain.

I focus on full lockout at the top, a brief pause with intentional squeeze — hold for a few seconds — and controlled lowering. This is about connection to your glutes, not rushing reps. Maintain glute activation throughout and really squeeze hard at the top of the movement,

Reverse Prone Glute Extensions (on Hyperextension Machine)

This movement is excellent for directly targeting the glute max while supporting the spine. This less common move helps minimize glute activation and allows you to really focus on engaging the glutes. I keep these controlled. Think strong contraction, smooth movement, and staying connected to the muscle the entire time. This is a powerful way to reinforce proper hip extension without unnecessary strain.

Romanian Dead Lifts

A personal favorite. This targets that spot between hamstrings and glutes. Dumbells in hand, lean forward, keeping weights close to the front of your legs. Keep a slight bend in the knees and back straight. Allow weights to slowly pull hands down t your natural stopping point, hold for a moment then focus on using glutes to pull you back to a full standing position. Really focus on the muscle-mind connection and this one will soon become a favorite for you as well!

I love these slow and controlled and focus on engaging your glutes the entire time.

Remember, it’s not just for looks - the glutes are the true seat of the body and a strength powerhouse. Add these to your routine as well as lunges and cable kickbacks and you will not only develop the perfect peach, you will find you feel stronger and more powerful overall.

Happy training!

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