Men's Butt Exercises

The major muscles of the butt include the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus, which are known as the gluteal muscles, according to Dr. Susan Hall, author of "Basic Biomechanics." These muscles function to abduct and adduct your hip joints, or move them sideways away from and toward your body. They are important for men who like to play sports and other recreational activities that involve jumping, running, squatting or walking. Men should work to strengthen the gluteals through resistance exercises to enhance performance and prevent injuries.

Glute Activation Lunges

The American Council on Exercise, or ACE, recommends glute activation lunges to build your buttocks. Stand upright with your feet about shoulder-width apart. Step across and in front of your left foot with your right foot, squat until your left knee nearly touches the ground, stand back up, and step back to the starting position. Repeat for 10 reps on each side. Hold dumbbells at your sides for extra resistance if desired.

Hip Abduction

The hip abduction exercise strengthens the gluteus maximus and gluteus medius muscles. Wearing ankle weights, stand facing a wall with your feet close together. Place your hands on the wall for balance. Lift your left leg sideways as far as possible and slowly lower it back down. Keep your leg as straight as possible and do not allow it to rotate. Perform eight to 12 reps with your left leg and then repeat the exercise with your right leg.

Isometric Hip Adduction

This exercise works on the gluteus minimus muscles, which help adduct your hip joints. Place a chair close to a wall. Stand on the right side of the chair in the same position as you did for the hip abduction exercise. Raise your left leg and place the inside of your left foot on the seat of the chair. Keeping your leg straight, press your foot downward against the chair. Gradually increase the pressure for 10 seconds and then relax. Perform the exercise three times with each leg.

Side Lunges

According to ACE, side lunges strengthen all the gluteal muscles. Stand upright with your feet close together. Hold dumbbells at your sides. Keeping your toes pointed forward, step sideways 2 feet with your right foot. Then, while keeping your left leg straight, flex your right hip and knee to lower your body until your thigh is horizontal. Stand back up and step back to the starting position. Perform eight to 12 reps with each leg.