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.
- Exercises
- 242
- As primary
- 22
- Group
- Leg
- Works with
- Hamstrings
Best moves for it
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.
Synergists / Antagonists
Gym exercises for this muscle
All exercises for this muscle →
Hip Extension With Bands
Hips · Bands
Physioball Hip Bridge
Hips · Exercise ball
Pull Through
Hips · Cable
One Knee To Chest
Hips · No equipment
Hip Lift With Band
Hips · Bands
Barbell Glute Bridge
Hips · Barbell
Barbell Hip Thrust
Hips · Barbell
Kneeling Squat
Hips · Barbell
Kneeling Jump Squat
Hips · Barbell
Ankle On The Knee
Hips · No equipment
Knee Across The Body
Hips · No equipment
Lying Glute
Hips · Body only
Atlas set · written by hand
Movements with hand-written form cues and common mistakes.