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Sam Hopes

I'm a personal trainer — here are 5 best glute exercises that also strengthen your back without weights

Woman in black workout clothes performing a side lunge on her left leg outdoors against a concrete background.

For many, the most popular glute exercises are off the table when dealing with a lower back injury or sciatica. As a trainer, I also find clients overworking the lower back when not properly engaging the correct muscles — this commonly happens during glute exercises.

Hyperextension or hyperflexion of the spine are two mistakes that occur during even the best glute workouts. Thankfully, these five glute exercises also strengthen your back without weights, which is perfect if you plan to grow your glutes without lifting heavy in the gym. 

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