How to Build Strong Glutes Without Quads

If you are quad dominant or have a desire to grow your glutes WITHOUT adding more size to your quads then exercise selection is critical.

(There is nothing wrong with big quads by the way; this is all about personal preference).

Often the issue with this "goal" is a heavy reliance on band and bodyweight moves instead of selecting heavy GLUTE-focused lifts.

Instead, minimize quad-dominant exercises such as squats, most lunge variations, and yes the king of glute exercises - hip thrusts which most people are unaware that generate a high amount of quad activity and select examples below.

Here are my top 5 exercises minimizing quads and maximizing Glutes

1. Glute Bridge
2. Braced Single Deadlift
3. Frog Pump
4. Romanian Deadlift
5. Deficit Reverse Lunge (make sure to lean forward with your torso 

If you're looking for more tips to grow your booty and get that glute burn, you can grab a free copy of my glute blueprint here!   

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