The Glutes

The glute muscles are the largest muscles in the body. Strong glutes support the hips and pelvis, improve balance and posture, and help absorb impact during weight-bearing activities. By strengthening the glutes, we can enhance stability, reduce fall risk, and place healthy stress on the hip bones—which in turn will signal Osteoblasts to build bone.

Glute Minimus

Smallest and deepest of the gluteal muscles.


Stabilizes the pelvis during walking and running


Abducts the thighs


Internally rotates the hip.

Glute Minimus Exercises

Glute Medius

Abducts hip


Stabilizes pelvis during walking, running or standing on 1 leg


Countertop Exercise for Glute Medius

Glute Maximus

Largest and most superficial of the glute muscles.


Extends the hip


Externally rotates the hip joint


Stabilizes the pelvis and trunk



Glute Max Strengthening