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15 Minutes Beginner Glutes Workout with Smith Machine

A 15 minutes fat loss workout targeting your glutes using smith machine equipment. 3 exercises, 9 total sets, designed for beginner lifters.

15 Minutes

Duration

9

Total Sets

10-15 reps

Rep Range

~158

Est. Calories

The Workout

1
Leg Press
3 sets x 8-10 reps|Rest: 30-60 seconds
beginner

Start with this as your primary movement. Warm up with 2 lighter sets first.

Form cues
  • Sit in the leg press with your back flat against the pad.
  • Place feet shoulder-width apart in the middle of the platform.
  • Lower the platform until your knees reach 90 degrees or slightly below.
2
Smith Machine Hip Thrust
3 sets x 8-10 reps|Rest: 30-60 seconds
intermediate

Position a bench inside the Smith machine and sit with your upper back against it.

Form cues
  • Position a bench inside the Smith machine and sit with your upper back against it.
  • Unlock the bar at hip level and lower your hips toward the floor.
  • Drive your hips up until your torso is parallel to the floor and shins are vertical.
3
Smith Machine Front Squat
3 sets x 8-10 reps|Rest: 30-60 seconds
intermediate

Finish strong — take the last set close to failure.

Form cues
  • Set the bar at collarbone height and cross your arms over it to secure it on your front delts.
  • Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out.
  • Squat down with an upright torso until your thighs pass parallel.

Why This Workout Works

This workout is built around the principles of fat loss training. Maintain heavy compound lifts to preserve muscle mass while in a caloric deficit. Add supersets and circuits for accessory work to increase training density. Keep protein high (1g per pound of bodyweight) and prioritize sleep for recovery.

Training Parameters

  • Rep Range: 10-15 repshigh enough to keep your heart rate elevated
  • Rest Periods: 30-60 secondsshort rest to maximize calorie burn
  • Sets Per Exercise: 3-4 sets — optimized for fat loss

Glutes Training Tips

  • *Hip thrusts allow the highest glute activation of any exercise — load them heavy.
  • *Squeeze at the top of every rep for a full second to maximize the contraction.
  • *Wider stances in squats and deadlifts shift more work to the glutes.

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