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Build Stronger Glutes: 30 Min Heavy Dumbbell Workout

Build Stronger Glutes: 30 Min Heavy Dumbbell Workout

Sydney Cummings Houdyshell
Duration
32 min
Level
Intermediate
Body Focus
Glutes
Est. Calories
~225 kcal

Hamstrings and glutes in 30 minutes with heavy dumbbells and a bench, using pause reps and holds for more time under tension.

After a warm-up, you work through eight exercises at 40 seconds of work and 20 seconds of rest, with a minute between exercises, then cool down. Romanian deadlifts, hip thrusts, single-leg RDLs, glute bridges, hamstring curls and fire hydrants make up three rounds of heavy lifting, with pause reps and holds to maximize time under tension. The video runs about 32 minutes.

Equipment setup

🏋️ Dumbbells🪜 Step🧘 Mat

Who Is It For?

Lifters with heavy dumbbells and a bench who want a dedicated hamstring and glute session built on control and tempo.

Who Is It Not For?

Not ideal without dumbbells or a bench, or with lower back or hamstring issues: hinges and hip thrusts load those areas.

Key Benefits

Builds hamstring and glute strength through heavy, controlled reps, with pauses and holds that increase time under tension.

Things to Keep in Mind

Hinge from the hips with a flat back in the deadlifts, keep your ribs down in hip thrusts and choose a load you can control.

Frequently Asked Questions

Duration
32 min
Equipment
Dumbbells, Step, Mat
Est. Calories
~225 kcal

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EquipmentDumbbells, Step, Mat
ImpactLow Impact
Quiet levelQuiet
Floor workYes
Cue quality90/100

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