glute

noun

ˈglüt 

plural glutes

informal

: a large muscle of the buttocks : gluteus

—usually plural

To counteract the imbalances created by cycling, plus improve your posture, flexibility and overall performance, [Jeb] Stewart recommends concentrating on the deep abdominal muscles … as well as the hips, glutes and shoulder girdle.

—Selene Yeager

Run, run, run at high altitudes (to improve oxygen use) and over hills (great for glutes).

—Sharon Herbstman

Examples of glute in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The fitness demonstrations will be line dancing for beginners at 10 a.m., followed by a class that focuses on abs, glutes and thighs at 10:30 a.m., Tai Chi Chuan at 11 a.m. and active total body conditioning at 11:30 a.m. —Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025

Muscles worked during this exercise include the lower back, erector spinae (spine muscles), glutes (buttock muscles) and hamstrings (muscles on backs of thighs). —Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024

This move primarily targets the quads, glutes, hamstrings, and calves while challenging your coordination and balance. —Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Nov. 2024

Anyone who spends a lot of the day sitting could probably stand to strengthen their glutes. —Christa Sgobba, SELF, 11 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1984, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

glute

noun

ˈglüt 

: gluteus

especially : gluteus maximus

—usually used in plural