How to Do Standing Glute Push Down: Muscles Worked & Proper Form

Muscles Worked in Standing Glute Push Down

Primary muscles worked:

• Glutes

Secondary muscles worked:

• Hamstrings
• Adductors

How to Do Standing Glute Push Down

1. Stand upright on an assisted dip or chin-up machine and place one foot on the moving platform used for assistance.
2. Hold onto the handles or bars for support if needed, keeping your torso upright and your core engaged.
3. Push the platform straight down by extending your hip, focusing on contracting the glute of the working leg.
4. Control the movement as the platform returns upward, without letting the weight stack rest.
5. Repeat for the desired number of reps, then switch legs.

Commentary

This variation of the assisted dip machine turns the platform into a single-leg glute exercise. Keeping an upright posture emphasizes the glutes while minimizing strain on the lower back. It’s a simple and effective way to isolate the gluteus maximus.