Why Your Glute Workouts Aren’t Working (And What Actually Does)
By Elevate + Enrich x Shaped by Sym
You’ve tried the squat challenges. You’ve bought the bands. You’ve followed the influencer routines and still—your glutes aren’t growing. Sound familiar?
Here’s the truth: Building strong glutes isn’t about luck, genetics, or magic moves. It’s about science, strategy, and consistency.
If you’re one of them and you’re ready to stop wasting time and start building the glutes you deserve, keep reading.
What Most Glute Workouts Get Wrong
Let’s get one thing straight: Squats alone won’t build your dream booty.
Most popular “booty” routines are missing the point. They focus on high-rep, low-resistance exercises, ignore activating your glutes, and skip the fundamentals of progressive overload. The result? Lots of effort, little change.
Here’s what actually matters:
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Choosing the right exercises (hint: not just squats)
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Activating your glutes (making sure you actually feel them working)
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Challenging your muscles with real resistance
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Fueling your body to grow
My 5 Go-To Glute Builders
If you want glute growth, these are non-negotiable. Period.
1. Barbell Hip Thrust
The gold standard for glute activation and growth.
Form tip: Plant your feet, drive through your heels, and squeeze at the top.
2. Bulgarian Split Squat
Unilateral work for balanced, powerful glutes.
Form tip: Lean slightly forward, push through your front foot, and keep your knee over your ankle.
3. Stiff Leg Deadlift
Stretches and loads the glutes through a full range of motion.
Form tip: Hinge at the hips, keep your back flat, and control the descent.
4. Lateral Band Walk
Targets the glute medius for hip stability and shape.
Form tip: Stay low, keep tension on the band, and move with control.
Try them on the treadmill for a real challenge!
5. Step-Up
Functional, effective, and easy to progress.
Form tip: Use a step that challenges you and focus on a controlled lift and descent.
So Why Aren’t Your Glutes Growing?
If you’re doing all the right moves and still not seeing results, you’re not alone. There are real, science-backed reasons women struggle with glute growth—and most programs don’t address them.
That’s why I created my No BS Glute Growth Guide, dropping June 9th.
Inside, I break down the 7 real reasons your glutes aren’t growing (and exactly how to fix them), plus:
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The science behind glute training (no more myths)
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Proper activation and warm-up routines (with videos)
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My favorite exercises, with GIFs and pro tips
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Nutrition strategies for muscle growth—including a full day of eating (no starvation required)
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Sample workout routines, glute growth tracker, and more
Ready for Real Results?
Add these five moves to your next lower body session and pay attention to how your glutes feel. If you want the full, step-by-step blueprint—not just another cookie-cutter or Chat GPT written plan—set a reminder for June 9th! The No BS Glute Growth Guide is everything you need—finally, in one place.
Questions? You can email me via hello@shapedbysym.com. I’m here to help you build strength, confidence, and a body you love!
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