The gluteus maximus is the largest muscle in the human body, but (excuse the pun) one that is very under trained, the gluteus is active in many exercises like, squats, lunges, leg pess, most quad movement will invole gluteus, but very rarely do we isolate this muscle for a more targeted focus.
I have added some pics of more isolated/specific exercises that targets gluteus more directly.
Lunges is great for gluteus, do keep in mind that a full range of motion and a long stride is needed to fully incorporate the gluteus in lunges or any type of quad training.
Squeezes and flexion are also valuable underutilised tool that works
Just flex as you stand and talk or washing dishes or whatever... flexion is exactly what you are doing in a gym just with added weight, same principals apply to just flexing there is just no added weight. Sqeezing and flexing muscle makes the muscle harder and more firm, so sqeeze it like it owes you money.
Many aerobic/fitness classes have this in there routines, so if doing it by yourself is a bit scary or you feel to shy, do a class with friends till you are more confident and comfortable then you can start doing your own thing.
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