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Gluteus Maximus

Musculus gluteus maximus

Gluteus Maximus (Musculus gluteus maximus)

One of the body's strongest muscles; extends the hip and is the engine of the squat and hip thrust.

Function
Hip extension and external rotation.
Origin
Posterior surface of the ilium, sacrum and coccyx.
Insertion
Gluteal tuberosity of the femur and the iliotibial band.

How this muscle is trained

Gluteus Maximus is worked as the primary target in 3 of the 28 exercises listed here, and as a supporting muscle in the rest. The equipment those exercises use: Barbell, Leg Press Machine, Body Only, Exercise Ball, Bands, Cable.

Synergists / Antagonists

Exercises that train this muscle

Gym exercises for this muscle

Ankle On The KneeAnkle On The KneeBarbell Glute BridgeBarbell Glute BridgeBarbellBarbell Hip ThrustBarbell Hip ThrustBarbellButt Lift (Bridge)Butt Lift (Bridge)Body OnlyDownward Facing BalanceDownward Facing BalanceExercise BallFlutter KicksFlutter KicksBody OnlyGlute KickbackGlute KickbackBody OnlyHip Extension with BandsHip Extension with BandsBandsHip Lift with BandHip Lift with BandBandsKnee Across The BodyKnee Across The BodyKneeling Jump SquatKneeling Jump SquatBarbellKneeling SquatKneeling SquatBarbellLeg LiftLeg LiftBody OnlyLying GluteLying GluteBody OnlyOne-Legged Cable KickbackOne-Legged Cable KickbackCableOne Knee To ChestOne Knee To ChestPhysioball Hip BridgePhysioball Hip BridgeExercise BallPiriformis-SMRPiriformis-SMRFoam RollPull ThroughPull ThroughCableSeated GluteSeated GluteBody OnlySingle Leg Glute BridgeSingle Leg Glute BridgeBody OnlyStep-up with Knee RaiseStep-up with Knee RaiseBody OnlyAdvanced Kettlebell WindmillAdvanced Kettlebell WindmillKettlebellsAlternate Leg Diagonal BoundAlternate Leg Diagonal Bound
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