200 squats sounds like a lot. But when you break it down into 10 easy variations, it flies by.
Today’s routine covers some of the best squats for glutes — no equipment, no complicated moves.
These glutes squats are perfect for days when motivation is low but you still want to feel like you did something.
Just clear a little space, follow along, and let’s knock out these squats for glutes together.
Here’s the full workout:
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Regular Squats
Let’s start with a classic.
Regular squats are one of the best squats for glutes, and for good reason — they work.
For this one, you’ll focus on getting your form right before anything else.
The key? Don’t hinge your hips forward as you come up. Just plant your feet, sit back, and squeeze those glutes at the top.
How to perform:
- Plant your feet firmly into the floor in a regular stance.
- Lower your body, coming all the way down.
- Drive back up to the starting position.
- Avoid hinging your hips forward as you come up.
- Squeeze your glutes at the top.
Narrow Squats
Now you’re going to bring your feet in a bit closer.
With your toes pointed straight ahead, this squat exercise shifts the focus and hits your muscles a little differently.
If you’re used to a wider stance, this one might feel awkward at first — that’s totally normal. Just remember to shift your weight back into your heels and you’ll be good.
How to perform:
- Position your feet about shoulder-width apart.
- Ensure your toes are pointed forward.
- Shift your weight back into your heels.
- Lower yourself all the way down into the squat.
- Return to the standing position.
Sumo Squat with Rise
Time to go wide! Sumo squats for glutes are great because they target your inner thighs AND your glutes at the same time.
For this variation, you’ll come all the way down, then stretch your legs and rise up onto your tip toes.
It’s a little extra work, but that calf squeeze at the top is worth it.
How to perform:
- Place your feet a little wider than a regular squat stance.
- Point your toes out on an angle.
- Come all the way down into a squat.
- Stretch your legs as you come up.
- Rise all the way up onto your tip toes at the top.
Regular Squat with Pulse
You know how to do squats correctly by now — so let’s make them a bit harder.
You’ll lower into your regular squat, then add a tiny pulse at the bottom before coming back up.
Keep your chest lifted the whole time. That small pulse is going to make your glutes work overtime.
How to perform:
- Stand in a regular squat stance.
- Lower yourself all the way down.
- Perform a tiny pulse at the bottom of the movement.
- Keep your chest lifted throughout.
- Return to the standing position.
In-N-Out Squats
Here’s where things pick up a little.
You’ll step out into a regular squat, then bring it in for a narrow squat — and that counts as two reps.
These go pretty quickly, so don’t worry about speed at first. Focus on hitting each squat position properly, and the pace will come naturally.
How to perform:
- Step your feet out into a regular squat stance and squat down.
- Bring your feet in for a narrow squat.
- Perform these movements quickly, alternating between the wide (regular) and narrow positions.
Squat with a Twist
Ready to throw some core work into your squat routine?
For this one, you’ll come down into a regular squat and twist your torso as you rise up.
Stack your hands on top of each other and really feel the resistance in your core. Don’t forget to squeeze that glute as you twist — that’s where the real benefit is.
How to perform:
- Stack your hands on top of one another.
- Come down into a regular squat.
- Twist your torso as you come up.
- Focus on feeling the resistance in your core and squeezing your glute muscle.
180 Twist Squats (Jump Squats)
This variation adds a small jump between your squats, and it’s a fun way to mix up different squats in one workout.
Not feeling the jump today? No problem. Just squat, step back to center, and step to the other side instead. You’ll still get the work done.
How to perform:
- Start with a squat.
- Jump and turn to face one wall while squatting.
- Jump again to squat.
Squat with Toe Reach
This is another one where your core does double duty.
You’ll squat down, and as you come up, reach for the inside of your opposite foot.
The trick is to exhale and close your rib cage as you reach. It takes a little coordination, but once you find your rhythm it’ll click.
How to perform:
- Perform a squat.
- As you come up, reach for the inside of your opposite foot.
- Exhale, close your rib cage, and squeeze your core as you reach.
- Return to the starting position and alternate sides.
Side Step Squats
Almost there!
For this one, you’ll step out to the side, drop into a squat, then bring it back to center.
Keep your upper body strong and make sure you’re centering your weight before you step out again. It’s a simple move, but it’s one of those types of squats that really helps you build glutes at home.
How to perform:
- Step out to the side into a squat.
- Keep your upper body strong and center your weight.
- Bring your body back into the center.
- Step out to the other side and repeat.
Double Pulse Squat with Rise
You’re finishing this bigger glutes workout strong.
For the last exercise, you’ll sit all the way back, hit two pulses at the bottom, then rise up through your toes.
Make sure you’re distributing your weight evenly and squeezing your calves as you come up. Two more sets and you’re done — you’ve got this!
How to perform:
- Adopt a regular squat stance.
- Sit all the way back and perform two pulses at the bottom.
- Come all the way up.
- Distribute your weight through your toes and squeeze your calves as you rise.

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I’m fitness coach Ashley Castleberry, an NASM-certified personal trainer and nutritionist, as well as a coach on an established YouTube Channel with over 1 million followers. With certifications from major fitness brands, I specialize in athletic, HIIT, and strength training. Leveraging my experience coaching clients on lifestyle changes, I provide customized exercise and nutrition guidance to help people reach their fitness goals, whether that be weight loss, muscle gain or overall health improvement.




