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Personal Training in Singapore for Glutes: Which Exercises Work Best?

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Building stronger glutes will make a difference in the game your body plays. Your glutes are the central point of your movement – they can be utilised to tone your figure, support heavier loads, or simply keep your lower back safe in a customised fitness programme. There are so many people out there who spend hours on cardio equipment or performing hundreds of bodyweight squats, but don’t get any results from their fitness programme. That is where targeted strength training comes into play. 

By working with a fitness coach, you can ensure you perform each rep with intent, making your training more effective and personalised. You will be faster and safer when you know how to “activate” the right muscles during personal training in Singapore. Let’s look at the four best exercises to maximise growth and strength. 

Best Exercises for Glutes Chosen by a Personal Trainer in Singapore

Heavy resistance, glute activation, and a full range of motion are essential for building glutes, especially when guided by certified personal trainers. The trainer will choose the exercises that will work your muscles in multiple directions. 

1. The Barbell Hip Thrust – A Top Recommendation from Any Fitness Coach

The hip thrust reigns supreme for direct glute target work. The hip thrust is not done with your quadriceps, which helps focus the stretch on the gluteus maximus during contraction.

Lie face down on a bench, cross a padded barbell over your hips and push your buttocks against the bench. Squeeze glutes as tight as possible at the top, with the chin pulled down. A personal trainer will make sure you are not arching your lower back, thus preventing tension on it. Adding this move to your training session guarantees maximum muscle growth.

2. Romanian Deadlifts – Essential Strength Training for Every Gym Workout

Romanian deadlifts (RDLs) are a great exercise for strengthening the lower gluteal fold and hamstrings because they engage the hip hinge sustainably within a fitness programme. This exercise provides a deep structural strength and enhances overall posture, making it a key component of a personalised training programme.

Hold a barbell or a pair of dumbbells at thigh height. Move hips backwards as if putting glutes to the wall behind, which is a technique often personalised in one personal training session. Hold the weights to the sides of your legs and lower them to stretch your hamstrings. Push hips forward to stand back up. Proper form matters here, and your trainer will help you avoid rounding your spine.

3. Bulgarian Split Squats – Unilateral Moves Preferred by Top Personal Trainers

Single-leg exercises balance muscle and promote stability, which is essential in a personalised training approach. But the Bulgarian split squat is one of the best unilateral exercises for the glute muscles.

Place your back foot on a bench and bring the other foot forward. Bend the back knee towards the floor, keeping the front knee over the ankle. Slightly forward lean at the hips as you transfer the weight onto the working glute. A 1-on-1 personal training setup helps you master balance while steadily increasing the weight.

4. Cable Kickbacks – Isolating the Glutes with Precision During Your Personal Training Session

Compound lifts increase power, while isolation lifts customise your physique’s shape as part of a sustainable fitness programme. Cable kickbacks maintain a constant tension on the muscle throughout the motion. 

Put an ankle strap on a low cable pulley. Look slightly forward, sweep the leg back with the glute muscle, not swinging the lower back. It is this movement that will complete your body composition and make your workout end with a focused burn.

Why LTH Fitness Offers the Best Personal Training for Your Glute Goals

At LTH Fitness, we don’t have the typical routine or commercial gym setup. All programmes are tailored to your specific fitness level, lifestyle and goals after a fitness assessment.

We know how fast life goes in Singapore, which is why our coaches come to you with the very best personal training. Training is available in boutique studios, your condo gym, and locations all around Singapore, and is flexible to fit your training schedule. Using reliable information, we track your progress, offer you practical nutrition guidance, and build sustainable habits that will help you throughout your life. We instruct you to utilise proper posture, adjust your weight, and place the accountability you need to achieve your fitness and wellness objectives safely.

Conclusion

To create a tight, firm buttock, the proper approach, technique and practice are essential. A blend of heavy compound movements, such as hip thrusts and deadlifts, and isolation exercises yields the greatest overall transformation in physique. With purposeful training, you gain greater strength, mobility, and vitality.

Looking to get in shape and reach your fitness goals with a sustainable fitness programme? Book a free consultation with LTH Fitness today and find your perfect match with a certified personal trainer across Singapore! 

Exercise workout session for improving strength, fitness, and overall health

GERALD

Senior Trainer

With over 8 years of experience coaching in the fitness industry, Gerald is passionate about helping everyday people become stronger, fitter, and more confident in their bodies.

Gerald enjoys working with the general population, guiding individuals of all fitness levels toward sustainable improvements in strength, mobility, and overall health. His coaching style is highly interactive and energetic, and clients often appreciate the clear cues and frequent form corrections that help them train safely and effectively.

Gerald believes in keeping workouts simple and easy to learn, rather than relying on overly complex “bodybuilding” exercises that can confuse or intimidate beginners.

Over the years, Gerald has helped many clients achieve noticeable improvements in both strength and fitness through structured training and consistent support. His sessions are well known among many regular clients for being warm, engaging, and focused on proper technique so that every participant gets the most out of their workout.

Gerald takes pride in creating an environment where clients feel encouraged, challenged, and supported throughout their fitness journey. Seeing clients grow stronger, move better, and gain confidence in their abilities is what continues to motivate him every day.

Certifications:

  • Ace Certified Personal Trainer & Group Instructor
    ● Certified Functional Training Specialist
    ● International Sports Academy Singapore – Fitness Nutrition Specialist
    ● Fit Muai Trainer (Level 1)
    ● Thump Boxing Advanced Instructor Course (Level 2)
    ● Senior Fitness Specialist Program
    ● CPR / AED Certified
    ● Basic Facilitator (Obstacle) Course (Focus Adventure)
    ● NROC / NREP (National Registry Of Coaches / National Registry Of Exercise Professional)
    ● MOE-Registered Instructor
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SHAI

Trainer

Shai is a fitness coach who brings a calm, supportive, and easygoing approach to every session. He believes fitness is a luxury everyone can enjoy, and he guides clients with clear explanations, careful progressions, and a friendly, reassuring style. Whether someone is starting from scratch or rebuilding their routine, he helps them move with confidence and train with purpose, without feeling overwhelmed.

With experience in strength training, Hyrox style conditioning, and boxing based fitness, Shai’s methods are grounded in exercise science. He focuses on movement quality, progressive overload and building strength. He has worked with beginners, busy adults, and everyday athletes, helping them achieve sustainable, long term results.

Certifications:

  • FIC Sport Singapore – Fitness Instructor Certification
  • Thumb Boxing Certification
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Carine

Nutritionist

Nutrition professional with experience in delivering evidence-based guidance, conducting nutrition workshops, and supporting individuals in achieving their health goals. Skilled in creating personalised diet plans, developing educational materials, and designing culturally relevant recipes to promote sustainable healthy eating habits.

Background includes conducting dietary assessments, preparing customised meal plans, and maintaining accurate, confidential client records. Strong in programme planning, outreach, and ensuring smooth operations while staying updated on current nutrition trends.

Certifications:

  • Diploma in Food Science & Nutrition from Republic Polytechnic, Singapore
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition Science (2nd Class Honours, Upper Division) from the University of Roehampton, UK, 
Training with LTH Fitness

A'riq

Trainer

Knowledge is light casted into the heart. With knowledge, we will be able benefit everyone around us.

A’riq intends to share the knowledge that has been given by his teachers, along with his experience he has gained in fitness through personal training. He specialises in Exercise Wellness in Active Aging and conducts various workout sessions. He continues to strive in seeking goodness and learn beneficial knowledge to share with others to improve performance, health and wellness.

  1. Certification in Exercise is Medicine Singapore for Exercise Prescription under ACSM
  2. Certification in Applied Health Science and Human Performance Specialist under Institute of Motion level 1
  3. Certification in Strength Training for inclusive Fitness using HUR Solutions Course
  4. Personal Trainer Under American Council of Exercise(ACE)
Training with LTH Fitness

Ruz

Trainer

Referring his training methods as dynamic, engaging and personalised, Ruz has has been in the fitness industry for more than 6 years and has worked with clients from all ages and with individual limitations.

His way of explaining exercises in layman terms is what makes clients become open to trying complex movements. Whether you’re looking to gain functional strength, channel your inner Tony Jaa with kickboxing or adding laughter in your intense workout sessions, Ruz is the one to go to!

Certifications:

  • ACE CPT
  • Kettlebell Specialist
  • Fitmuay L1
  • Elderly Fitness Specialist
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One

Trainer

ONE grew up skinny and knows firsthand the challenges of transforming your body and mindset from the ground up.

ONE is a personal trainer who turned his fitness journey into a passion. With over 5 years of experience, he is committed to guiding you through your fitness journey with personalised plans & genuine support. His experiences and knowledge fuel his dedication to helping you build strength, physique and confidence in resistance exercise. Let’s work together to create the best version of you!

Certifications:

  • NCSF – Certified Personal Trainer
  • NSCA – Strength & Conditioning Specialist
  • ISSA – Elite Trainer
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Desmond

Trainer

Desmond is an experienced Fitness Coach, specialising in fat loss, body transformation, strength development, and functional fitness, he combines evidence-based training principles with practical coaching experience to help clients achieve sustainable results.

As an active HYROX athlete, Desmond understands the demands of performance training and applies that knowledge to help clients improve strength, endurance, movement quality, and overall fitness. His coaching style focuses on proper technique, accountability, and creating a supportive environment where clients can build confidence and long-term healthy habits.

Whether your goal is weight loss, improving athletic performance, or simply becoming stronger and healthier, Desmond is committed to helping you unlock your full potential.

Certifications

  • NCSF – Certified Personal Trainer
  • CPR + AED Certified
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Zan

Trainer

Zan started working out since he was 18 years old. He did so for a variety of reasons, among them being:

  • To be more confident in himself
  • To be stronger
  • To be healthier

​Fast forward to today, Zan has met all his personal goals in the gym, and is continuously setting more to drive himself to be a better version of himself year after year.

As a senior trainer with over 5 years of experience, his primary motivation to is help his clients achieve and go beyond their individual goals in the gym. With a focus on bodybuilding, Zan is very knowledgeable in anything his clients need to succeed; maintaining a comfortable rate of progress for newcomers to the gym, ensuring proper and safe form to avoid injury, unlocking the mind-muscle connection, and a thousand and one exercises to help meet individual fitness goals.

Certificates:

  • NCSF – Certified Personal Trainer
LTH Fitness Trainer Tee Heng

Tee Heng

Trainer

Tee Heng has been conducting personal training sessions since 2021, and have helped a wide range of clients meet their goals in the gym; Working professionals finding a way to sculpt their bodies despite their busy schedules, older folks wanting to keep fit and mobile, and the younger generation wanting to get a head start in the gym.

Taking a back-end role in 2024 to manage LTH Fitness’s operations, he works to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all clients, focusing on clear communication and a training experience that stays driven, consistent, and effective.