Glute-Focused Strength-Training with Sadie Meyer (she/her/hers)

Glute-Focused Strength-Training with Sadie Meyer (she/her/hers)

Warm-Up Suggestions: 

  • Treadmill (low speed) 
  • Stair Climber (low speed) 
  • Lateral Band Walk 
  • Banded Good Morning 
  • Bodyweight Glute Bridge 
  • Leg Throws 

 

Workout: 

1A. Barbell Hip Thrust 

  • 65% 1RM x 10 reps 
  • 75% 1RM x 6-8 reps 
  • 85% 1RM x 6 reps 
  • 85% 1RM x 4 reps 
  • 85%% 1RM x AMRAP (as many reps as possible)

 Rest 2:30

 

2A. Barbell Reverse Lunge: 3 sets x 8 reps/side 

2B. Seated Leg Curl: 3 sets x 12-15 reps/side 

Rest 1:30

 

3A. Dumbbell RDL: 3 sets x 6-8 reps (heavy), then drop weight 50% x 10 reps 

3B. Leg Extension Machine: 3 sets x 15 reps (moderate weight) 

 Rest 1:30 

 

4A. Glute Extension: 3 sets x 12-15 reps 

4B. Lateral Band Walk: 3 sets x 30/side 

Rest 1:00

 

Cool Down Suggestions: 

  • Treadmill (low speed) 
  • Stretch/Yoga 

 

Designed by: Sadie Meyer, MS, CPT 

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