gluteus
noun
glu·te·us
ˈglü-tē-əs 
glü-ˈtē-
glü-ˈtē-
plural glutei
ˈglü-tē-ˌī
-tē-ˌē
glü-ˈtē-ˌī
-tē-ˌē
glü-ˈtē-ˌī
: any of the large muscles of the buttocks
especially
: gluteus maximus
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Clam shells target your gluteus medius and minimus for improved knee stability.
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Jakob Roze,
Health,
18 June 2026
Standing Penguins The standing penguin exercise also targets the gluteus medius, helping to keep your knee stable and tracking correctly.
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Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
8 June 2026
This move works all three of your glute muscles, including the gluteus maximus (the biggest butt muscle), as well as the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus (two smaller muscles that form your side butt and help stabilize your hips), Reiner says.
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Jenny McCoy,
Outside,
17 Mar. 2026
Not sure if your gluteus medius is weak enough to cause hip issues?
—
Galina Espinoza,
Flow Space,
8 Apr. 2025
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Jakob Roze,
Health,
18 June 2026
Standing Penguins The standing penguin exercise also targets the gluteus medius, helping to keep your knee stable and tracking correctly.
—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
8 June 2026
This move works all three of your glute muscles, including the gluteus maximus (the biggest butt muscle), as well as the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus (two smaller muscles that form your side butt and help stabilize your hips), Reiner says.
—
Jenny McCoy,
Outside,
17 Mar. 2026
Not sure if your gluteus medius is weak enough to cause hip issues?
—
Galina Espinoza,
Flow Space,
8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gluteus
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“Gluteus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gluteus. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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gluteus
noun
glu·te·us
ˈglüt-ē-əs
glü-ˈtē-
glü-ˈtē-
plural glutei
ˈglüt-ē-ˌī
-ē-ˌē; glü-ˈtē-ˌī
-ē-ˌē; glü-ˈtē-ˌī
: any of three large muscles of the buttocks:
a
b
c
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