{"id":6420,"date":"2022-09-09T16:50:27","date_gmt":"2022-09-09T14:50:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/?p=6420"},"modified":"2025-06-26T15:14:35","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T13:14:35","slug":"upper-glute-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/upper-glute-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"Develop a Shelf Butt: 2 Upper Glute Workouts and 10 Upper Glute Exercises"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re looking for an upper glute workout to develop a set of strong, round buttocks, you’ve come to the right place<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today\u2019s article will outline the upper glutes, what muscles you must train, and the best tips for growing the glutes and building that Shelf Butt<\/strong>. We will also review 10 of the best upper butt exercises you should add to your routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upper Glute Anatomy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The muscle that makes up the upper glute area is called the gluteus medius (1<\/a>). It is one of three muscles that make up the buttocks. The other two muscles are the gluteus maximus<\/strong> and gluteus minimus<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Your glute medius is primarily responsible for keeping your pelvis stable <\/strong>during various activities, such as walking or running (1<\/a>). The medius is also the prime hip abductor<\/strong>. It produces most of the force necessary for performing activities like lifting your leg to the side (laterally).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The third function of the glutes is medial hip rotation: turning your thigh in<\/strong> (1<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Benefits of Strong Upper Glutes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Strong upper glutes are essential for your health, functionality, and performance at the gym. The muscle plays a crucial stabilizing role at the pelvis and supports your body throughout most activities, like squats<\/a>, pull-ups<\/a>, and overhead presses<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Developing the glutes is also necessary for your everyday life. Poor hip alignment would make you less capable of carrying out simple tasks, and excessive pelvis movement could increase the risk of spinal injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Did you know?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n