The Ultimate Glute-Building Dumbbell Workout

I am an avid lover of the gym. My inspiration came from my brother, who hits the weight room almost every day and does numerous dumbbell workouts to sculpt his muscles. Because of his routine, when I dipped my toes into the world of working out, I instantly picked up the dumbbells and followed my brother's footsteps. Although I did not know what I was doing when I first started, I quickly learned how to use weights to build muscle and get stronger. 

I usually complete about 5-6 strengthening workouts a week, in addition to cardio, alternating between strengthening my arms, and my legs and glutes. For most of my muscle building workouts, even when I am at the gym, I prefer to use dumbbells because they do not require a lot of space, they are versatile, and can be easier on my joints rather than using the bar-equivalent. Furthermore, I like to use additional weight other than my body weight in my workouts, because it helps me achieve my goals to build muscle and tone my body. (Click here to see other reasons why using dumbbells can be beneficial.) 

This is one of my all-time favorite dumbbell routines to build and shape my legs and glutes. No matter how many times I have done this workout, I always end up feeling sore afterwards. These exercises can also be completed without any additional weight too! Each of these workouts within the routine is completed with 3 sets of 10-12 reps. Practicing good form is vital when doing these exercises, because not only will it help you see results faster, but you can also prevent injury. (Building muscle and toning is not just about the number of reps you do.) Additionally, the more you engage your muscles while doing each exercise, the more effective the workout will be.  

*Only lift the heaviest amount you can while still staying in perfect form. If you are a beginner, do not immediately pick the heaviest weights and attempt to complete this routine, as this can lead to injury. (Click here to see how heavy you should be lifting.) 

Bulgarian Split Squats  (3 sets of 10-12 reps on each leg)

Reverse Lunges (3 sets of 10-12 reps)

Single Leg Romanian Deadlifts (3 sets of 10-12 reps on each leg)

Inner Thigh Squats (3 sets of 10-12 reps)

Goblet Squats (3 sets of 10-12 reps)

Hip Thrusts (3 sets of 10-12 reps)

*Before beginning any new diet or exercise program please check with your doctor. I am not a registered doctor or physical trainer. I am merely sharing my own experiences with you all, and it is at your own risk if you wish to complete them. Happy lifting!