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Seated Glute

How to do the Seated Glute with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

Body OnlyExpertStatic
Primary muscles

Glutes

Secondary

Adductors

Equipment

Body Only

Step by step

How to do the Seated Glute

  1. 1

    In a seated position with your knees bent, cross one ankle over the opposite knee. Your partner will stand behind you. Now, lean forward as your partner braces your shoulders with their hands. This will be your starting position.

  2. 2

    Attempt to push your torso back for 10-20 seconds, as your partner prevents any actual movement of your torso.

  3. 3

    Now relax your muscles as your partner increases the stretch by gently pushing your torso forward for 10-20 seconds.

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Log it, see it on your body.

Every Seated Glute set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap — so your glutes volume is visible at a glance — and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.

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