The one thing every home program needs
Fabric booty bands (set of 3)
Fabric bands don't roll up or pinch like latex mini loops. Three resistances let you progress from activation to heavy abduction work.
- Lateral walks
- Clamshells
- Bridges
- Warm-ups
Studio essentials
Gear that earns its place
A short, considered list of the equipment that makes glute training more effective and more comfortable — whether you train at home or in the gym.
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Makes heavy thrusts comfortable
Barbell hip thrust pad
A thick, contoured pad spreads the bar's pressure across your hips, so you can focus on squeezing instead of bruising.
- Hip thrusts
- Glute bridges
A whole rack in one compact pair
Adjustable dumbbells
Progressive overload at home needs heavier weights over time. Adjustable dumbbells grow with you from week 1 to week 12.
- RDLs
- Goblet squats
- Split squats
- Hip thrusts
Heavy resistance without the weights
Long resistance loop bands
Long loops let you load hip thrusts and pull-throughs at home. Pick a set with several strengths so you can keep progressing.
- Pull-throughs
- Banded hip thrusts
- RDLs
For gym kickbacks that hit the upper glute
Cable ankle straps (pair)
Padded straps with a D-ring clip onto any cable machine. Essential for cable kickbacks and standing abductions.
- Cable kickbacks
- Cable abductions
Extra load for kickbacks at home
Adjustable ankle weights
Adds resistance to donkey kicks, kickbacks and leg raises when bodyweight starts to feel easy.
- Donkey kicks
- Leg raises
Comfort for every floor exercise
Thick exercise mat
A 6–10 mm mat cushions your knees and spine during bridges, clamshells and quadruped work.
- Bridges
- Clamshells
- Donkey kicks
A stable box for step-ups and elevated work
Adjustable step platform
Height-adjustable and grippy — perfect for step-ups, deficit lunges and elevated bridges.
- Step-ups
- Elevated bridges
- Deficit lunges
Recover faster between sessions
Foam roller
A few minutes on your glutes, hips and thighs after training helps you feel loose and ready for the next session.
- Recovery
- Warm-ups