glutes

[ gloo-teez ]

/ ˈglu tiz /

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plural noun Informal.

the muscles of the buttocks.

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Origin of glutes

glute shortening of gluteus + -s³

Words nearby glutes

glutelin, gluten, gluten bread, glutenin, glutenous, glutes, glutethimide, gluteus, gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, gluteus minimus

How to use glutes in a sentence

The glutes and hamstrings are very large muscles so buy utilizing them you tend to burn a lot of fat.
Squats: The Absolutely Incredible Secret to Staying in Shape|Ari Meisel|January 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Step-ups not only strengthen your quads and glutes, but also improve range of motion.
5 Exercises to Get Ski and Snowboard Ready|DailyBurn|January 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For example, back pain can be alleviated by strong glutes—a result of squatting and deadlifting.
Why You Should Train Like an Athlete (Even If You Aren’t One)|DailyBurn|December 20, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Dan crawled higher, overtop of me, but stuck fast when his ribcage met my glutes.
Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom|Cory Doctorow