Program Description
This program is designed for busy students and individuals with limited time who can realistically train two days per week. The goal is to prioritize glute hypertrophy using evidence-based, glute-focused training principles while maintaining a toned, balanced upper body and core. Inspired by glute-focused hypertrophy principles popularized by Bret Contreras.
Program Overview
- LevelNovice, Intermediate
- GoalMuscle & Sculpting
- EquipmentFull Gym
- Program Length12 weeks
- Time Per Workout60 minutes
- CreatedJan 07, 2026 08:14
- Last EditedJan 07, 2026 09:02
Muscle Engagement
Front
Back
MuscleSet
Glutes
19.1%
Hamstrings
14%
Quadriceps
11.2%
Abs
11%
Upper Back
8.4%
Lower Back
7.9%
Lats
7.9%
Front Delts
4.5%
Triceps
4.5%
Biceps
3.9%
Chest
3.4%
Adductors
2.8%
Middle Delts
1.1%
Forearms
0.4%
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
WEEK 9
WEEK 10
WEEK 11
WEEK 12
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
2
Single Arm Row (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
4
Pull Through (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Step-Up (Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Standing Hip Abduction (Cable)
2
10-15 reps
-
7
Plank
1
1 mins
-
8
Pallof Press
1
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
2
Single Arm Row (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
4
Pull Through (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Step-Up (Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Standing Hip Abduction (Cable)
2
10-15 reps
-
7
Plank
1
1 mins
-
8
Pallof Press
1
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
2
Single Arm Row (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
4
Pull Through (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Step-Up (Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Standing Hip Abduction (Cable)
2
10-15 reps
-
7
Plank
1
1 mins
-
8
Pallof Press
1
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
2
Single Arm Row (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
4
Pull Through (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Step-Up (Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Standing Hip Abduction (Cable)
2
10-15 reps
-
7
Plank
1
1 mins
-
8
Pallof Press
1
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
2
Seated Row (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Squat (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Good Morning
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Side Lying Hip Abduction
2
15-20 reps
-
7
Stability Ball Rollout
1
10-15 reps
-
8
Side Bend (Dumbbell)
1
15-20 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
2
Seated Row (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Squat (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Good Morning
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Side Lying Hip Abduction
2
15-20 reps
-
7
Stability Ball Rollout
1
10-15 reps
-
8
Side Bend (Dumbbell)
1
15-20 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
2
Seated Row (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Squat (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Good Morning
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Side Lying Hip Abduction
2
15-20 reps
-
7
Stability Ball Rollout
1
10-15 reps
-
8
Side Bend (Dumbbell)
1
15-20 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
2
Seated Row (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Squat (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Good Morning
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Side Lying Hip Abduction
2
15-20 reps
-
7
Stability Ball Rollout
1
10-15 reps
-
8
Side Bend (Dumbbell)
1
15-20 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
2
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
3
Zercher Squat (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Side Lying Hip Abduction
2
15-20 reps
-
7
Hanging Leg Raise
1
8-15 reps
-
8
Pallof Press
1
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
2
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
3
Zercher Squat (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Side Lying Hip Abduction
2
15-20 reps
-
7
Hanging Leg Raise
1
8-15 reps
-
8
Pallof Press
1
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
2
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
3
Zercher Squat (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Side Lying Hip Abduction
2
15-20 reps
-
7
Hanging Leg Raise
1
8-15 reps
-
8
Pallof Press
1
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
2
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
3
Zercher Squat (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Side Lying Hip Abduction
2
15-20 reps
-
7
Hanging Leg Raise
1
8-15 reps
-
8
Pallof Press
1
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Single Leg Hip Thrust
3
8-12 reps
-
2
Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Goblet Squat
3
10-12 reps
-
4
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Back Extension
2
8-12 reps
-
6
Side Lying Hip Abduction
2
15-20 reps
-
7
V-Up
1
15-20 reps
-
8
Side Bend (Dumbbell)
1
15-20 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Single Leg Hip Thrust
3
8-12 reps
-
2
Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Goblet Squat
3
10-12 reps
-
4
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Back Extension
2
8-12 reps
-
6
Side Lying Abductions
2
15-20 reps
-
7
V-Up
1
15-20 reps
-
8
Side Bend (Dumbbell)
1
15-20 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Single Leg Hip Thrust
3
8-12 reps
-
2
Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Goblet Squat
3
10-12 reps
-
4
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Back Extension
2
8-12 reps
-
6
Side Lying Abductions
2
15-20 reps
-
7
V-Up
1
15-20 reps
-
8
Side Bend (Dumbbell)
1
15-20 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Single Leg Hip Thrust
3
8-12 reps
-
2
Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Goblet Squat
3
10-12 reps
-
4
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Back Extension
2
8-12 reps
-
6
Side Lying Abductions
2
15-20 reps
-
7
V-Up
1
15-20 reps
-
8
Side Bend (Dumbbell)
1
15-20 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Single Leg Hip Thrust
3
8-12 reps
-
2
Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Seated Row (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
8-12 reps
-
7
Hanging Leg Raise
1
8-15 reps
-
8
Pallof Press
1
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Single Leg Hip Thrust
3
8-12 reps
-
2
Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Seated Row (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
8-12 reps
-
7
Hanging Leg Raise
1
8-15 reps
-
8
Pallof Press
1
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Single Leg Hip Thrust
3
8-12 reps
-
2
Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Seated Row (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
8-12 reps
-
7
Hanging Leg Raise
1
8-15 reps
-
8
Pallof Press
1
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Single Leg Hip Thrust
3
8-12 reps
-
2
Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Seated Row (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
8-12 reps
-
7
Hanging Leg Raise
1
8-15 reps
-
8
Pallof Press
1
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
2
Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Seated Military Press (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Reverse Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
8-12 reps
-
7
Walkout Plank
1
8-15 reps
-
8
Clamshells
1
30 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
2
Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Seated Military Press (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Reverse Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
8-12 reps
-
7
Walkout Plank
1
8-15 reps
-
8
Clamshells
1
30 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
2
Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Seated Military Press (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Reverse Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
8-12 reps
-
7
Walkout Plank
1
8-15 reps
-
8
Clamshells
1
30 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
2
Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Seated Military Press (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Reverse Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
8-12 reps
-
7
Walkout Plank
1
8-15 reps
-
8
Clamshells
1
30 reps
-
Week 1
1 / 12 Weeks
Day 1
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
8-12 Reps
8-12 Reps
8-12 Reps
-
-
-
2
Single Arm Row (Cable)1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
8-12 Reps
8-12 Reps
8-12 Reps
-
-
-
3
Box Squat (Barbell)1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
6-12 Reps
6-12 Reps
6-12 Reps
-
-
-
4
Pull Through (Cable)1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
8-12 Reps
8-12 Reps
8-12 Reps
-
-
-
5
Step-Up (Weighted)1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
8-12 Reps
8-12 Reps
8-12 Reps
-
-
-
6
Standing Hip Abduction (Cable)1 Set
1 Set
10-15 Reps
10-15 Reps
-
-
7
Plank1 Set
1 mins
-
8
Pallof Press1 Set
8-12 Reps
-
Day 2
1
Single Leg Hip Thrust1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
8-12 Reps
8-12 Reps
8-12 Reps
-
-
-
2
Lat Pulldown1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
8-12 Reps
8-12 Reps
8-12 Reps
-
-
-
3
Goblet Squat1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
10-12 Reps
10-12 Reps
10-12 Reps
-
-
-
4
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
8-12 Reps
8-12 Reps
8-12 Reps
-
-
-
5
Back Extension1 Set
1 Set
8-12 Reps
8-12 Reps
-
-
6
Side Lying Hip Abduction1 Set
1 Set
15-20 Reps
15-20 Reps
-
-
7
V-Up1 Set
15-20 Reps
-
8
Side Bend (Dumbbell)1 Set
15-20 Reps
-
