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No-Equipment Glute Workout: Build & Tone

29 min
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8 exercises

Build muscle and tone your glutes and lower body with this intermediate no-equipment workout. No equipment needed — just an attitude for leg day. Read each exercise note before you start, then jump right in and give it everything you\'ve got.

Squats to Side Leg Raises exercise illustration
Squats to Side Leg Raises
2 sets
30 secs
45 sec rest
Warm-up sets! Aim to spend about 3 seconds per rep, and get low!
1:00 rest
Bodyweight Sumo Squats exercise illustration
Bodyweight Sumo Squats
2 sets
30 secs
60 sec rest
Warm-up sets! Open up those hips by sinking deep into each squat. 4 secs per rep with a slight pause at the bottom.
1:00 rest
Single Leg Bench Bodyweight Squats exercise illustration A
Hit around 5 controlled reps per leg and then move straight onto the chair squats!
Chair Squats exercise illustration A
Chair Squats
3 sets
45 secs
60 sec rest
The chair is your squat limit, aim not to take a seat! Only lightly touch the chair before driving back up.
2:00 rest
Air Squats exercise illustration B
Air Squats
3 sets
30 secs
Circuit time! Complete these explosively before moving on!
Duck Walks exercise illustration B
Duck Walks
3 sets
30 secs
Take around six, full-squat-controlled steps per leg before the next exercise.
Knee to Jump Squats exercise illustration B
Knee to Jump Squats
3 sets
30 secs
60 sec rest
Get low and then get very high! Full explosion!
1:00 rest
Static Squat Hold exercise illustration
Static Squat Hold
3 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
The final exercise of the day! Hold this steady and strong for the full 30 seconds per set!

About this workout

No-Equipment Glute Workout: Build & Tone is a free 29 min workout plan with 8 illustrated exercises for your glutes, glutes & hip flexors, quadriceps and legs. Follow the workout online, save it to your WorkoutLabs Fit account or download it as a printable PDF.

Tap any exercise in the workout to see the muscles worked, clear exercise illustrations and step-by-step instructions. Each workout includes sets, reps, rest times and notes so you can follow the plan without guessing.

Workout details

  • Duration: 29 min
  • Exercises: 8
  • Training focus: Glutes, glutes & hip flexors, quadriceps and legs
  • Equipment: NO EQUIPMENT
  • Level: Intermediate
  • Format: Interactive workout and printable PDF

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Questions about this workout

What equipment do I need for this workout?

No equipment is needed – every exercise in this workout uses your own bodyweight, so you can do it at home or anywhere.

How long does the No-Equipment Glute Workout: Build & Tone take?

The full workout takes about 29 minutes, covering 8 exercises with prescribed sets, reps and rest periods. Using the built-in timers and auto-advance keeps you on pace from start to finish.

Is this workout suitable for my fitness level?

This is an intermediate workout, best suited to people with some training experience. Beginners can still follow it by reducing the weight, doing fewer sets or resting longer between sets – each exercise includes illustrated form instructions.

What muscles does this workout target?

This routine primarily works your glutes & hip flexors, quadriceps, hamstrings. Tap any exercise in the workout to see a muscle diagram showing exactly which primary and secondary muscles it activates.

How often should I do this workout?

For gain muscle, get toned, aim to do this workout 2–3 times per week with at least one rest day between sessions. Progress by gradually adding weight or reps, and pair it with workouts for other muscle groups during the week.

Can I download or save this workout?

Yes – you can download this workout as a free printable PDF using the download button, or save it to a free WorkoutLabs Fit account to follow it on your phone, customize the exercises and track your progress.

No-Equipment Glute Workout: Build & Tone
29 min
 · 
8 exercises
Build muscle and tone your glutes and lower body with this intermediate no-equipment workout. No equipment needed — just an attitude for leg day. Read each exercise note before you start, then jump right in and give it everything you\'ve got.
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Squats to Side Leg Raises
Squats to Side Leg Raises exercise illustration
2 sets
30 secs
45 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Warm-up sets! Aim to spend about 3 seconds per rep, and get low!
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Hamstrings
  1. Place your feet at shoulder width apart while keeping your chest up and your abdominals braced.
  2. Bend at the knees and drive your hips back as if you’re sitting in a chair. Continue to lower your body until your upper legs are parallel to the floor.
  3. Then drive your hips forward and push through your quads and glutes  to return to a standing position.
  4. Just as you reach the standing position, lift your chosen leg out to the side; it should be straight.
  5. Lower your leg back so that you return to the starting position and repeat for the other side!
Rest
0:00
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Bodyweight Sumo Squats
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Bodyweight Sumo Squats
Bodyweight Sumo Squats exercise illustration
2 sets
30 secs
60 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Warm-up sets! Open up those hips by sinking deep into each squat. 4 secs per rep with a slight pause at the bottom.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Hamstrings
    1. Stand with your feet in a wide stance, with your toes slightly pointed outwards – like a sumo wrestler. Hold your hands together in front of your chest.
    2. Keeping your back straight, lower your body towards the ground by bending your knees.
    3. As you reach a fully squatting position (legs are bent at a 90-degree angle), hold the pose for 1 second before driving your feet into the floor and slowly push your body back up to the starting position.
    4. For a bonus, tense your glutes at the top of the movement.

 

 

 

Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Hamstrings
  1. Place your feet at shoulder width apart while keeping your chest up and your abdominals braced.
  2. Begin the movement by swinging your arms up towards your shoulders. At the same time, bend at the knees and drive your hips back like you’re sitting in a chair.
  3. Once your upper thighs are parallel with the ground, pause, then drive your hips forward to return to the starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Calves, Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Standing with a braced core and flat back, bring your hands together at chest height. Position your feet to be at hip-width.
  2. Beginning with the right foot, step backward and across your left foot. Simultaneously, bend the left knee and drop it towards the ground.
  3. Stop when the front right knee is parallel with the ground. Push off the ground with your right foot and return to the starting position.
Rest
0:00
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Superset A - Single Leg Bench Bodyweight Squats, Chair Squats
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Single Leg Bench Bodyweight Squats
Single Leg Bench Bodyweight Squats exercise illustration
A
3 sets
30 secs
Superset A • Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Hit around 5 controlled reps per leg and then move straight onto the chair squats!
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Lower Back
  1. Begin by sitting on a bench or chair and elevate one leg while keeping the other foot, grounded and steady, on the floor.
  2. Place your arms straight out in front of you, and lean slightly forward to transfer your body weight onto your grounded foot.
  3. Using a combination of glute, quadricep, and hamstring strength, lift your body up to standing position.
  4. Stand strong, briefly, before lowering yourself steadily back to the seated position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Hamstrings
  1. Place your feet at shoulder width apart while keeping your chest up and your abdominals braced.
  2. Begin the movement by swinging your arms up towards your shoulders. At the same time, bend at the knees and drive your hips back like you’re sitting in a chair.
  3. Once your upper thighs are parallel with the ground, pause, then drive your hips forward to return to the starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Calves, Hamstrings
  1. Stand straight with your feet hip width apart, arms fully extended and your hands by your sides.
  2. Raise your left foot from the floor, extending your leg out in front of you.
  3. As you do so, raise both arms out in front of you in a smooth arc for balance. This is the start position.
  4. In a controlled movement, lower your body toward the floor by bending your right knee while pushing your hips back as if sitting down in a chair.
  5. Continue this downward movement until your right thigh is parallel to the floor.
  6. Hold for a count of one.
  7. Return to the start position by pushing down through your right heel and straightening your leg. Lower your arms to the start position as you do so.
  8. Repeat.

Beginner – this exercise can be completed by placing your hand on a chair, bench, parallel bar or other support to one next to you. Advanced – this exercise can be completed holding dumbbells down by your side, or a kettlebell to your chest to add resistance.

Chair Squats
Chair Squats exercise illustration
A
3 sets
45 secs
60 sec rest
Superset A • Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
The chair is your squat limit, aim not to take a seat! Only lightly touch the chair before driving back up.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Calves, Hamstrings
  1. Place a chair behind you. Stand up straight with a tight core and flat back. Fold your arms in front. Your feet should be shoulder-width and toes and pointing forward.
  2. Slowly descend by bending your knees and driving your hips back. Keep your chest and head up.
  3. Touch the chair with your butt then slowly rise back to the starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Hamstrings
  1. Place your feet at shoulder width apart while keeping your chest up and your abdominals braced.
  2. Begin the movement by swinging your arms up towards your shoulders. At the same time, bend at the knees and drive your hips back like you’re sitting in a chair.
  3. Once your upper thighs are parallel with the ground, pause, then drive your hips forward to return to the starting position.
Rest
0:00
next up
Circuit B - Air Squats, Duck Walks, Knee to Jump Squats
Next
Air Squats
Air Squats exercise illustration
B
3 sets
30 secs
Circuit B • Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Circuit time! Complete these explosively before moving on!
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Hamstrings
  1. Place your feet at shoulder width apart while keeping your chest up and your abdominals braced.
  2. Begin the movement by swinging your arms up towards your shoulders. At the same time, bend at the knees and drive your hips back like you’re sitting in a chair.
  3. Once your upper thighs are parallel with the ground, pause, then drive your hips forward to return to the starting position.
Duck Walks
Duck Walks exercise illustration
B
3 sets
30 secs
Circuit B • Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Take around six, full-squat-controlled steps per leg before the next exercise.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Hamstrings
  1. Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart. Bend your knees and bring yourself down into a squat until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
  2. Keep your chest up, your eyes focused straight ahead, and your core engaged. 
  3. Take mini, duck-like steps forwards and backwards for the designated number of reps.
  4. Quack quack.
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Hamstrings
  1. Place your feet at shoulder width apart while keeping your chest up and your abdominals braced.
  2. Begin the movement by swinging your arms up towards your shoulders. At the same time, bend at the knees and drive your hips back like you’re sitting in a chair.
  3. Once your upper thighs are parallel with the ground, pause, then drive your hips forward to return to the starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Calves, Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Standing with a braced core and flat back, bring your hands together at chest height. Position your feet to be at hip-width.
  2. Beginning with the right foot, step backward and across your left foot. Simultaneously, bend the left knee and drop it towards the ground.
  3. Stop when the front right knee is parallel with the ground. Push off the ground with your right foot and return to the starting position.
Knee to Jump Squats
Knee to Jump Squats exercise illustration
B
3 sets
30 secs
60 sec rest
Circuit B • Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Get low and then get very high! Full explosion!
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Calves, Hamstrings
  1. Begin in a kneeling position on the floor with your back straight.
  2. Lower your glutes towards your heels and then explosively jump to your feet by bringing them forward.
  3. From the standing squatted position, drive through your calves, quadriceps, and glutes to perform one squat jump.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Calves, Hamstrings
  1. Stand with your feet hip width apart. Your toes should be pointing straight ahead or only slightly outward.
  2. Cross your arms in front of your body, place your hands behind your head or at the sides of your head.
  3. Keep your weight on your heels and bend your knees while lowering your hips towards the ground as if you are sitting down on a chair.
  4. Keep your back straight at all times.
  5. Continue until you feel a slight stretch in your quadriceps. Do not let your knees extend out beyond the level of your toes.
  6. Pause for a count of one.
  7. In an explosive movement, drive down through your heels pushing yourself up of the floor with your quads.
  8. At the same time extend our arms out above you.
  9. Land with your knees slightly bent to absorb the impact.
  10. Repeat
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Hamstrings
  1. Place your feet at shoulder width apart while keeping your chest up and your abdominals braced.
  2. Begin the movement by swinging your arms up towards your shoulders. At the same time, bend at the knees and drive your hips back like you’re sitting in a chair.
  3. Once your upper thighs are parallel with the ground, pause, then drive your hips forward to return to the starting position.
Rest
0:00
next up
Static Squat Hold
Next
Static Squat Hold
Static Squat Hold exercise illustration
3 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
The final exercise of the day! Hold this steady and strong for the full 30 seconds per set!
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Calves, Hamstrings
  1. Place your feet at shoulder-width or just outside of shoulder-width. Turn your toes out slightly. Brace your core and keep your chest up.
  2. Swing your arms up to shoulder level as you slowly bend your knees and push your hips backward. Lower yourself until your thighs are parallel with the ground.
  3. Pause and stay in this position for as long as you can. Return to the starting position by dropping your arms and push your hips forward.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Calves, Hamstrings
  1. Stand tall against a wall with your head and back touching the wall.
  2. Position your feet so that they are shoulder-width apart and a few inches away from the wall.
  3. Rest your arms at your sides.
  4. Bend your knees and lower into a squat position until your thighs are parallel to the floor and hold the position
  5. Return to starting position by straightening your knees and standing tall again.
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Exercises done
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