{"id":81337,"date":"2025-09-05T16:49:44","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T16:49:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=81337"},"modified":"2025-09-19T11:01:03","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T11:01:03","slug":"can-pilates-build-glutes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/can-pilates-build-glutes\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Pilates Build Glutes? Here\u2019s the Real Truth"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/can-pilates-build-glutes\/#Can_You_Build_Muscle_Just_Doing_Pilates\" >Can You Build Muscle Just Doing Pilates?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/can-pilates-build-glutes\/#Are_Glutes_Hard_to_Grow\" >Are Glutes Hard to Grow?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/can-pilates-build-glutes\/#Can_You_Grow_Glutes_from_Pilates\" >Can You Grow Glutes from Pilates?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/can-pilates-build-glutes\/#Which_Exercise_Builds_Glutes_the_Most\" >Which Exercise Builds Glutes the Most?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/can-pilates-build-glutes\/#Side_Plank_Leg_Abduction\" >Side Plank Leg Abduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/can-pilates-build-glutes\/#Prone_Resisted_Hip_Abduction\" >Prone Resisted Hip Abduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/can-pilates-build-glutes\/#Single_Leg_Bridge\" >Single Leg Bridge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/can-pilates-build-glutes\/#Hip_Thrusts\" >Hip Thrusts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/can-pilates-build-glutes\/#Lateral_Step-Ups\" >Lateral Step-Ups<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/can-pilates-build-glutes\/#Sumo_Squats\" >Sumo Squats<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/can-pilates-build-glutes\/#Is_Pilates_Better_than_the_Gym_for_Growing_the_Glutes\" >Is Pilates Better than the Gym for Growing the Glutes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/can-pilates-build-glutes\/#What_Body_Shape_Does_Pilates_Give_You\" >What Body Shape Does Pilates Give You?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/can-pilates-build-glutes\/#Does_Pilates_Make_Your_Thighs_Bigger\" >Does Pilates Make Your Thighs Bigger?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/can-pilates-build-glutes\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/can-pilates-build-glutes\/#What_causes_flat_buttocks\" >What causes flat buttocks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/can-pilates-build-glutes\/#How_can_you_tell_if_your_glutes_are_growing\" >How can you tell if your glutes are growing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/can-pilates-build-glutes\/#Is_cycling_good_for_the_glutes\" >Is cycling good for the glutes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/can-pilates-build-glutes\/#Can_Pilates_replace_the_gym\" >Can Pilates replace the gym?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/can-pilates-build-glutes\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s face it, having a big butt is still considered an aesthetic completion to the appearances of both men and women. You\u2019ve probably tried different exercises that strengthen and grow your glutes. But is having a big tush a matter of beauty?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2117&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Can_Pilates_Build_Glutes\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PilatesOlesia.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not exactly. Amping your glute muscles is about improving your daily functions, such as walking, running, lifting, jumping, or sitting. The stronger your glutes are, the lower the risk of injury, not only during sport performance, but also in other activities of daily life (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/resources\/pros\/expert-articles\/8807\/strength-training-the-glutes-an-evidence-based-approach\/?srsltid=AfmBOooX9l4O_MVTOboy5Qx-vG-CR7d064ap3h7dV3FdZa_rEZeVqSuD\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pilates is popular due to being an accessible and versatile activity that strengthens your entire body through low-impact movements. But can Pilates build glutes? Here\u2019s the real truth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This review can help you unlock prolific Pilates butt exercises, whether or not it\u2019s effective for growing your glutes, and whether it\u2019s better than the gym.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Build_Muscle_Just_Doing_Pilates\"><\/span><b>Can You Build Muscle Just Doing Pilates?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can Pilates grow muscle? This is probably the second most-asked question among Pilates newbies. There\u2019s no specific answer to this question though.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the one hand, Pilates is an excellent workout for improving your muscle strength. According to a systematic review in 2022, Pilates may be effective for strengthening your muscles (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/365388946_Is_pilates_better_than_other_exercises_at_increasing_muscle_strength_A_systematic_review\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2117&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Can_Pilates_Build_Glutes\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ready-7-1.png\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is believable, as many Pilates movements require resistance and some of them may be performed with additional props, such as weights or on the special Pilates reformer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mat Pilates, for example, is more limited in resistance, which requires more hard work, but the outcomes aren\u2019t going to be the same as with including a reformer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reformer Pilates or mat Pilates with additional weights can elevate the chance for muscle build-up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/building-better-muscle\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harvard Health Publishing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> states, weight training is the foremost way to increase muscle mass (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/building-better-muscle\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means that Pilates workouts could also be efficient for building muscle as long as there\u2019s progress in performance and more resistance. You need to add extra weights (if possible) to your exercises or take advantage of the Pilates reformer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/static-glute-bridge-abduction\/\">Static Glute Bridge Abduction: Benefits You Can Expect<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Glutes_Hard_to_Grow\"><\/span><b>Are Glutes Hard to Grow?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, generally, growing your glutes is a long-term process that requires a proper balanced diet and an active lifestyle. However, there are many effective ways to grow your glutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A study from 2024 suggested that acceleration-specific exercises are the best options to activate your glutes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/377749924_How_to_activate_the_glutes_best_Peak_muscle_activity_of_acceleration-specific_pre-activation_and_traditional_strength_training_exercises\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This would indicate that this form of exercise would be ideal before performing glute strengthening exercises.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The top strength training exercises that boost muscle excitation, according to a 2020 study, are the step-up, followed by deadlifts, hip thrusts, and squats (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7039033\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <span data-sheets-root=\"1\">If you&#8217;re curious about <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/glute-bridge-versus-hip-thrust\/\">glute bridge vs hip thrust<\/a>, check out our earlier article.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growing your glutes takes a longer time, from several months to a few years. So, with consistent training and weighted progress, you can attain stronger and peachy glutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Reasons why BetterMe is a safe bet: a wide range of calorie-blasting workouts, finger-licking recipes, 24\/7 support, challenges that\u2019ll keep you on your best game, and that just scratches the surface! <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2117&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Can_Pilates_Build_Glutes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Start using our app <\/a>and watch the magic happen.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Grow_Glutes_from_Pilates\"><\/span><b>Can You Grow Glutes from Pilates?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does mat Pilates help you enhance your butt looks? Does reformer Pilates grow glutes?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In short, yes. But as was referenced already, mat, wall, and reformer Pilates require progress to achieve glute growth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mat Pilates simply uses your body weight and activates your glute muscles through a variety of exercises. Adding weights to some of them could accelerate your chances. Reformer Pilates is also great for developing your butt as it provides upgraded levels of resistance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2117&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Can_Pilates_Build_Glutes\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-70071\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ready-20-1024x640.png\" alt=\"can pilates build glutes\" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ready-20.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ready-20-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ready-20.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ready-20-1472x920.png 1472w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-bodyweight-glute-exercises\/\"><b> best bodyweight glute exercises <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are already the part of Pilates sessions that offers core stability and improved flexibility, and a stronger butt. They aren\u2019t just lower-body focused.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But is it possible to grow your booty by doing only Pilates? Well, with all the aforementioned benefits, you can\u2019t expect impressive results by only doing this activity. Incorporating acceleration-specific exercises before strength training and then performing exercises such as the step-up, deadlift, hip thrust, and squat can all contribute to increasing the size of the gluteal muscles.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Exercise_Builds_Glutes_the_Most\"><\/span><b>Which Exercise Builds Glutes the Most?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many exercises that will work to grow the lower body. One research article found step-ups to be the most effective way to grow the glutes. Below, we\u2019ve listed some other lower-body exercises that you can use to grow your glutes and your entire lower body:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side plank leg abduction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prone resisted hip abduction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Single leg bridge<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hip thrusts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lateral step-ups<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sumo squats<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Side_Plank_Leg_Abduction\"><\/span><b>Side Plank Leg Abduction<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to perform the exercise:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lie on your side and prop yourself up by your elbow directly beneath your shoulder, with both feet stacked.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your hand on your hip to support your body and elevate into a side plank.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With your lower leg on the ground, lift your top leg as high as possible without moving your hips.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold for a few seconds at the top, then bring your leg down slowly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2117&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Can_Pilates_Build_Glutes\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-80693\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/14-1024x640.png\" alt=\"can pilates build glutes\" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/14-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/14-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/14-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/14-1720x1075.png 1720w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/14.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prone_Resisted_Hip_Abduction\"><\/span><b>Prone Resisted Hip Abduction<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to perform the exercise:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lie on your stomach with a resistance band around your ankles, legs together.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly press your legs out against the band, keeping your legs straight.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Control your movement as you return your legs to the starting position.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Single_Leg_Bridge\"><\/span><b>Single Leg Bridge<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to perform the exercise:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift your left knee to a tabletop position.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press through the right foot on the floor to raise your hips off the ground.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your hips square while squeezing your glutes to help you lift.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2117&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Can_Pilates_Build_Glutes\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-70472\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ready-14-3-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ready-14-3.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ready-14-3-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ready-14-3.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ready-14-3-1472x920.png 1472w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hip_Thrusts\"><\/span><b>Hip Thrusts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to perform the exercise:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lie down on your back with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rest your shoulders on the bench, keeping your head slightly off the edge.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thrust: Drive your hips up until your body forms a straight line from your knees to your shoulders.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Return to the starting position by driving your hips down and repeat.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>BetterMe: Health Coaching app helps you achieve your body goals with ease and efficiency by helping to choose proper meal plans and effective workouts. Start using our app and you will <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2117&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Can_Pilates_Build_Glutes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">see good results in a short time.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lateral_Step-Ups\"><\/span><b>Lateral Step-Ups<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to perform the exercise:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place one foot on a box or any other safe prop with the other on the floor alongside the box.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using the raised leg, push through the whole foot to lift yourself to a standing position on the box.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step back down into the starting position, trying to maintain control.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sumo_Squats\"><\/span><b>Sumo Squats<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to perform the exercise:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, hands at your sides. If you want to add weight, you can hold a dumbbell at your chest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engage your core and keep your back flat as you start to shift your weight into your heels. Push your hips back, bend your knees, and lower into a squat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drive through your heels to stand in the starting position and squeeze your glutes at the top for 1 rep.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2117&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Can_Pilates_Build_Glutes\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-79947\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/betterme0711-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/betterme0711-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/betterme0711-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/betterme0711-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/betterme0711-1720x1075.png 1720w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/betterme0711.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Our previous post goes into great detail about the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-glute-workout\/\">best glute workout<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Pilates_Better_than_the_Gym_for_Growing_the_Glutes\"><\/span><b>Is Pilates Better than the Gym for Growing the Glutes?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pilates may be more of an additional training aside from your gym sessions. Although a Pilates butt is attainable via weighted exercises and the use of a reformer, the gym offers more variety for hypertrophy. The use of exclusive machines that target your glutes and then the increased ability to progressively overload any exercise typically makes the gym a better option for pure muscle growth.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, that doesn\u2019t mean that Pilates isn\u2019t worth your time. You already learned that this activity can strengthen your glute muscles, which ultimately may lead to growing your butt. Pilates training is also helpful for flexibility, core strength, body awareness, breath control, stability, and balance (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/everything-you-want-to-know-about-pilates\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/store.betterme.world\/products\/essential-kit?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Can_Pilates_Build_Glutes\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/EssentialKit5-ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-converter.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no doubt that with all the overall perks, you\u2019ll be strong enough to complete more difficult exercises that focus on your booty growth and strength.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it\u2019s possible and affordable for you to attend the gym, go for it and complete Pilates sessions at home between your <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/strength-and-cardio-workout\/\">strength workouts<\/a>. People who can\u2019t afford a gym session or simply have no time for it could shift their focus to perform more Pilates exercises with other loads and props.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Either way, individuals who actively do Pilates exercises gain something more than a well-shape butt. They increase their potential to boost their strength, reduce back pain (especially those who sit a lot), and overall improve their physique. All of this can combine to create a fit body and make improvements to your mental well-being.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2117&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Can_Pilates_Build_Glutes\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/two-photos-collage-1920x1200-5.png\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Body_Shape_Does_Pilates_Give_You\"><\/span><b>What Body Shape Does Pilates Give You?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practicing Pilates regularly can give you a toned, leaner body shape. Your posture can get better too as Pilates is a key exercise for <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-pilates-good-for-posture\/\">improving posture<\/a> and reducing back pain (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/everything-you-want-to-know-about-pilates\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regarding weight loss, Pilates could potentially reduce obesity in obese people, according to a systematic review (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2076-3417\/12\/15\/7523\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, with any form of exercise, you\u2019ll need to pay close attention to your food intake. Fat loss comes when the body burns more calories than it consumes. Add Pilates to increase your daily calorie burn and then find healthy food options that keep your body in a calorie deficit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to another study, Pilates combined with a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/meals-under-300-calories\/\">weight loss diet<\/a> has more prolific effects on body composition than Pilates alone (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/356092021_The_Effect_of_A_Weight-Loss_Diet_in_Women_Doing_Reformer_Pilates_A_12-Week_Evaluation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This makes a lot of sense. If you want to lose weight or tone up, it\u2019s important to look at your diet first.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pilates alone won\u2019t bring weight loss benefits if you keep abusing processed foods, alcohol, sugary beverages, and sweets. Having them once in a while or at least in smaller amounts could drastically affect your weight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/workout-for-lower-butt\/\">Workout For Lower Butt: Exercises For A Firmer, Perkier Bum<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Pilates_Make_Your_Thighs_Bigger\"><\/span><b>Does Pilates Make Your Thighs Bigger?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having bigger thighs takes a longer time, the same as getting a bigger butt.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s no secret that Pilates overall adds strength to your entire body through core engagement and body stability. However, if you\u2019re aiming to bulk up, it\u2019s important to combine Pilates with weight training sessions. One study highlights that the best way to maximize muscle hypertrophy is by inducing resistance training exercises with additional loads (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6950543\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This is the principle of progressive overload.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who simply want to tone up their legs without bulking can benefit from Pilates. Whether or not you\u2019re new to Pilates, try to work on your technique first rather than focusing on a higher number of repetitions. Ideally, Pilates newbies could reach better results when doing it under a Pilates instructor. They:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can control whether or not you breathe well throughout the entire movement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can prevent you from arching your back<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can help you perform each move with proper form, ultimately reducing the risk of injury<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understandably, Pilates sessions may be costly, which pushes people to use online sources. If you\u2019re taking this route, make sure to find a reputable resource that\u2019s been fact-checked through scientific research.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2117&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Can_Pilates_Build_Glutes\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ready-3-copy.png\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_flat_buttocks\"><\/span><strong>What causes flat buttocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many reasons for flat buttocks. The most common are genetics and age. As you age, your butt may flatten due to lower amounts of fat and loss of skin collagen. Other reasons include sitting for too long and leading a sedentary life in general.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_your_glutes_are_growing\"><\/span><strong>How can you tell if your glutes are growing?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the potential ways to tell that your glutes are growing is if your clothes fit better or differently. In addition, if you\u2019re able to do more reps of the same glute exercise than you were before, this is a great indicator that you\u2019re gaining strength and ultimately muscle mass size.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_cycling_good_for_the_glutes\"><\/span><strong>Is cycling good for the glutes?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, cycling is great for the glutes, but it doesn\u2019t build them. If you want to grow your glutes, you\u2019ll need to do specific weighted exercises to see results. However, cycling is a good way to activate your whole body as it&#8217;s a cardio workout.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Pilates_replace_the_gym\"><\/span><strong>Can Pilates replace the gym?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That entirely depends on your goals. If you want to bulk up, then Pilates can\u2019t replace the gym. However, if you want to get toned, flexible, reduce your back pain, and improve your posture and strength, then Pilates is at your service.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2117&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Can_Pilates_Build_Glutes\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PilatesOlesia1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can Pilates build glutes? Here\u2019s the real truth. In reality, Pilates is a fundamental activity that helps people get stronger, more flexible, and healthier. Studies have shown that Pilates can help build muscles in your glutes as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to growing your booty through Pilates workouts alone, there\u2019s a possibility to do so, but only if you use a Pilates reformer or additional weights for your exercises. A peachy and juicy butt can be attained via different strength training exercises that target this region. Pilates here ends up being a key element to help you perform more advanced workouts easily.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pilates, gym training, and other physical activities help with gaining a stronger and well-shaped butt. Even simple walking daily for an hour or so already has an impact. Pilates is also effective for weight loss goals, but regardless of the type of exercise that you choose to commit to, a proper diet will play an important role.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In relation to bulking up, Pilates can help you tone up, but won\u2019t affect your hypertrophy. To do this, you need to aim for weighted workouts and progressive overload.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To summarize, Pilates is an ideal low-impact activity for people who want to enhance their well-being, improve their flexibility, and modify their physique a bit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s face it, having a big butt is still considered an aesthetic completion to the appearances of both men and women. You\u2019ve probably tried different exercises that strengthen and grow your glutes. But is having a big tush a matter of beauty?\u00a0 Not exactly. Amping your glute muscles is about improving your daily functions, such [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":81338,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[56,201],"tags":[],"coauthors":[45],"class_list":["post-81337","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-butt-workouts","category-pilates"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Can Pilates Build Glutes? Here\u2019s the Real Truth - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Some people want to grow their butt for aesthetic and more functional reasons, but \u2605 CAN PILATES BUILD GLUTES \u27a4? 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