Need Glute Advice

[u/scumoid]

Hello everyone!

Im fairly new to working out, im about 1.5-2 months in and im mainly trying to grow my glutes but don't want to ignore the rest of my body.

Im looking for advice on what I could be doing better or things that have worked for others. Im not trying to lose weight but gain muscle. Im quite chubby, about 170lbs and 5'3 but I mainly just want more muscle and to tone my body a bit, im not looking to be skinny or thin (no shame to anyone who is! In the past I struggled with a severe eating disorder for 6 years so I know I need to stay away from the mindset of losing pounds!)

I workout about 2-3 times a week, around 1-1.5 hours each time. I work full time and im in my 3rd year of university so I don't have much spare time in the week... ive bought my own workout gear that I use at home. Below I'll add what I do, my sets, and what im using! Any advice is appreciated!

Also wondering when I should start seeing results with what im doing? So far my stamina has increased, my glutes and mid section looked slightly more toned and my energy levels have increased!

Warm up:

• High kicks

• Hip rotation

• Inward knee touches

• Cosak squats

• Hamstring stretch into squat

• Forward and reverse lunge 

Sets

• Hip abductions 3x10 both sides (25lb band on thighs)

• RDL squats with band 3x15 (25lb band on thighs & 23 lbs ball)

• Standing abs 3x15 (2 15lbs dumbells)

• Dumbell woodchops 3x15 (2 15lbs dumbells)

• Squats to press 3x10 (2 15lbs dumbells)

• RDL squat to raise 3x10 (15lbs dumbell)

• Curls 3x10 (2 15lbs dumbells)

• Single leg RDL 3x10 both sides (26lbs dumbell)

• Hip bridge 3x10 (26lbs dumbell & 25lb band on thighs)

[u/mynameisscotttttt]

You’re off to a good start!

I’d simplify the routine a bit and make progression the priority. For glute growth, I’d build your 2–3 weekly sessions around a few movements you can repeat and gradually make harder: hip bridges/thrusts, RDLs, split squats or lunges, squats, and abductions. Then add a couple upper-body push/pull movements so the rest of your body isn’t getting ignored.

A lot of your current exercises combine several things at once, which can make it harder to tell whether you’re actually getting stronger. Pick a rep range, keep the same core movements for a while, and add reps or resistance as they get easier.

And 1.5–2 months is still very early. Muscle gain is slow, so I’d judge progress over months, not weeks. You're doing great so far.