Want to improve your gluteus maximus, otherwise known as the muscles in your glutes, butt or buttocks? According to Wikipedia, "The gluteus maximus is the largest and most superficial of the three gluteal muscles. It makes up a large portion of the shape and appearance of the buttocks. It is a broad and thick fleshy mass of a quadrilateral shape, and forms the prominence of the nates."

Power-lifting exercises are known to significantly strengthen the gluteus maximus including squats and the dead lift. The leg press also uses the gluteus maximus.

Lunges great for the legs and butt!  They can be done with or without weights, at the gym or at home.

If you are a beginner, start without weights and concentrate on your form.  Ready to kick it up a notch? Try walking lunges.

If you are advanced, add weights and increase as you adapt.  Ready to kick it up a notch?  Try "doubles", or switch from dumbbells to a barbell.