In the Top Ten Glute Exercise Video Series Ian Lauer CSCS and IFBB Men’s Physique Pro and I presented ten exercises which we felt were the most effective for building and tightening up the glutes. Number seven on the list was the Single Leg Press, which I will describe here.

Place one foot on the middle of the leg press platform and place other foot firmly on floor to maximize a stretch in the glutes. Push plate with foot, straighening out hip and knee without locking knee while driving through the heel and squeezing your butt. Move relatively quickly during this exercise so that you get maximum glute recruitment and really burn out the muscle. Complete a full set with one leg, then switch legs without resting.

Recommended rep range is 10 to 25 repetitions for each leg, 4 to 6 sets total. For a challenge, aim for 30 repetitions on higher rep days.

Watch it on YouTube: