gluteus maximus

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In contrast to exercises like squats, lunges and deadlifts, the hip thrust targets the gluteus maximus through its full range of motion.

From Slate • Apr. 8, 2023

So if you still have hope, get your soft, wide gluteus maximus off the couch, get informed and go vote.

From Salon • Oct. 20, 2022

Instead, Davis has a bruise on his gluteus maximus, the main muscle that makes up the buttocks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2020

Another friend volunteers but sustains a pre-ride injury in the neighborhood of the gluteus maximus.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 1, 2016

By the time he slashed, Hazel had ducked between his legs and jabbed her Imperial gold blade into his gluteus maximus.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan