Fitness

11 Glute Exercises That Use Weights For An Added Burn

Grab some dumbbells.

by Carolyn Steber
Trainers share their favorite glute exercises with weights.
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Add in high-energy moves to your low-impact cardio sequence.

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If you want to take your usual booty workouts to the next level, add a dumbbell or two and you’ll really feel the burn. Once you’ve picked up the appropriate equipment, get started with these trainer-approved glute exercises with weights.

Deadlifts strengthen the backs of your legs to support your knees.

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Deadlifts

Trainer Alex Weissner loves this exercise to strengthen glutes.

- Feet hip-width apart, dumbbell in each hand.

- Hinge hips, bring dumbbells to toes. Keep flat back, knees slightly bent.

- Feel pull in hamstrings, engage glutes, stand up slowly.

Do 3 sets of 12 reps.

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