Kettlebell Glute Exercises

17 exercises, from popular compound lifts to isolation work. Each one has step-by-step technique, a muscle map and alternatives.

Equipment
Goblet Squat
Kettlebell
Vastus lateralisRectus femorisGluteus maximus
Kettlebell Swing
Kettlebell
Biceps femorisGluteus maximus
Kettlebell Thruster
Kettlebell
Anterior deltoidVastus lateralisGluteus maximus
Kettlebell Turkish Get-Up (Squat style)
Kettlebell
Anterior deltoidVastus lateralisGluteus maximus
Double Kettlebell Snatch
Kettlebell
Anterior deltoidGluteus maximusBiceps femoris
Front Squats With Two Kettlebells
Kettlebell
Vastus lateralisVastus medialisRectus femoris
Kettlebell One-Legged Deadlift
Kettlebell
Biceps femorisGluteus maximus
Kettlebell Pistol Squat
Kettlebell
Vastus medialisVastus lateralisGluteus maximus
Kettlebell Sumo High Pull
Kettlebell
Upper trapsGluteus maximus
Kettlebell Turkish Get-Up (Lunge style)
Kettlebell
Anterior deltoidVastus lateralisGluteus maximus
One-Arm Kettlebell Clean and Jerk
Kettlebell
Anterior deltoidVastus lateralisGluteus maximus
One-Arm Kettlebell Snatch
Kettlebell
Anterior deltoidGluteus maximusBiceps femoris
One-Arm Kettlebell Split Jerk
Kettlebell
Anterior deltoidVastus lateralisGluteus maximus
One-Arm Kettlebell Split Snatch
Kettlebell
Anterior deltoidGluteus maximusVastus lateralis
One-Arm Kettlebell Swings
Kettlebell
Biceps femorisGluteus maximus
One-Arm Overhead Kettlebell Squats
Kettlebell
Vastus lateralisVastus medialisRectus femoris
Two-Arm Kettlebell Clean
Kettlebell
Anterior deltoidGluteus maximusVastus lateralis

Programs with these exercises

Kettlebell Full Body Workout

One kettlebell for strength and conditioning: swings, goblet squats, rows, presses, thrusters and Turkish get-ups.

Intermediate · 3 times a week · Home
Gym Fat Loss Plan: Strength Circuits + Cardio

Three sessions a week: a full-body strength circuit and 15–20 minutes of cardio at the end. Keeps muscle while fat comes off.

Beginner · 3 times a week · Gym
3-Day Full Body Workout for Beginners

The whole body in every session, three times a week, three different days. Simple free-weight and machine exercises.

Beginner · 3 times a week · Gym
3-Day Gym Workout Plan for Women

Three sessions a week with a glute and leg focus plus an upper-body day — for strength and a toned look.

Beginner · 3 times a week · Gym