Beginner lower-body plan emphasizing glutes and hips with minimal knee stress; controlled ROM, no jumping.
Prioritize hip thrust and hinge patterns, then add abduction and controlled posterior-chain accessories.
Hip Thrusts
Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift
Glute Bridge March
Side Lying Clam
Standing Hip Abduction
Bent Leg Kickback (kneeling)
Bodyweight Good Morning
Use supported squats and single-leg bridges to build stability and glute strength with low knee load.
Bodyweight Bench Squat
Glute Bridge One Leg on Floor (bent knee)
Transverse Step Up
Side Lying Leg Raise
Standing Hip Abduction (bent knee)
Sliding Leg Curl on Floor with Towel
Straight Leg Kickback (kneeling)