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The Ultimate Guide
Build Your
Dream Glutes

A 3-day full body training program designed to grow and strengthen your glutes while building a strong, lean, capable body.

3 Days / Week
Full Body + Glute Focus
Gym Based
My 1:1 Coaching Is So Much More Than An Exercise Plan
It's a fully supported experience designed to help you stay consistent and actually see results.
🎯A fitness and nutrition plan specifically for you and your life
📈Health and habit coaching so results last
💬Accountability and support when motivation drops
👯A community that keeps you going
📱One simple app to keep everything organized
with Sarah McFadyen
Sarah McFadyen

Hi, I'm Sarah!

Kinesiologist
Exercise Specialist
Habit Coach
Owner of MOVEHAPPY Fitness
10+ Years Coaching

I started coaching women because I kept seeing them doing all the "right" things - showing up, working hard, sweating it out and still feeling frustrated that nothing was changing.

They didn't need more effort. They needed a better, more sustainable approach.

I help busy women build strong bodies without living in the gym or cutting out the foods they love. We lift with intention, eat enough to feel good and get results, and focus on being consistent, not perfect.

This guide will teach you how to train your glutes effectively and your entire body, so you walk away strong from head to toe. But if you want a fully personalized plan built around your life, your schedule, and your exact goals, that is what I am here for.

"I used to think I just wasn't a 'consistent person.' Now I'm someone who works out, fuels my body well and follows through...even when life is busy. And as a mom and business owner, life is almost always crazy so that shift alone has been everything."

Jessica, 36

"I used to think I needed to eat less and do more cardio to see results. Working on body recomposition with Sarah completely changed that. I'm eating more, lifting properly and my body is finally changing in a way that actually feels sustainable. Hiring Sarah hands down has been one of the best investments in myself ever."

Katie, 42

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Before You Start
How to Use This Guide

Three structured sessions a week done consistently will always beat 5 random workouts.

Key Principles
💪
Progressive Overload
Go heavier, or increase your reps or sets each week. If it feels easy, challenge yourself more.
🧠
Mind-Muscle Connection
Before each rep, think about the muscles you're aiming to engage. Feel them working. That connection drives better results.
😴
Rest Between Days
Leave at least one day between sessions. Muscles grow during rest, not during training.
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Fuel Your Training
Eat enough protein to support muscle growth. Aim for 1 gram of protein per 1 lb of bodyweight.
Your Weekly Schedule
1
Day 1: Hip Hinge + Push
Glutes, Chest and Shoulders
2
Day 2: Squat + Pull
Glutes, Back + Core
3
Day 3: Full Body Strength
Inner Thighs, Arms and Core

Use the set tracker on each exercise to record your weight and reps.

Day 1 of 3
Hip Hinge + Push
5 exercises · 30-40 min

Short on time? Do 1-2 sets each. Something is better than nothing!

Warm-Up5 min · Light cardio + 1×15 banded clamshells, 1×15 glute bridges
Today's Workout
ExerciseSetsRepsRest
01Weighted Glute Bridge310-1260s
02Romanian Deadlift310-1260s
03Dumbbell Bench Press310-1260s
04Dumbbell Shoulder Press310-1260s
05Dead Bug210ea60s
Cool-Down5 min · Lying glute stretch, pigeon pose, standing quad stretch, hip flexor lunge stretch
Weighted Glute Bridge
Weighted Glute Bridge
Glutes / Hamstrings
3
Sets
10-12
Reps
60s
Rest
Set 1
Set 2
Set 3
Tip: At the top of each rep, hold for one full second and really focus on engaging your glutes before lowering.
Romanian Deadlift
Romanian Deadlift
Glutes / Hamstrings
3
Sets
10-12
Reps
60s
Rest
Set 1
Set 2
Set 3
Tip: Keep the weight close to your body the whole way down. Think "hips back" not "chest forward."
Dumbbell Bench Press
Dumbbell Bench Press
Chest / Triceps
3
Sets
10-12
Reps
60s
Rest
Set 1
Set 2
Set 3
Tip: Two seconds down on every rep. The slow lowering phase is where the muscle builds.
Dumbbell Shoulder Press
Dumbbell Shoulder Press
Shoulders
3
Sets
10-12
Reps
60s
Rest
Set 1
Set 2
Set 3
Tip: Brace your core before every rep to protect your lower back.
Dead Bug exercise
Dead Bug
Deep Core / Stability
2
Sets
10ea
Reps
60s
Rest
Set 1
Set 2
Tip: Go slow and breathe out as you lower. Focus on keeping your lower back pressed flat to the floor.
Day 2 of 3
Squat + Pull
5 exercises · 30-40 min
Warm-Up5 min · Light cardio + 1×10 bodyweight squats, 1×10 leg swings each side, ankle circles
Today's Workout
ExerciseSetsRepsRest
01Dumbbell Squat310-1260s
02Bulgarian Split Squat310ea60s
03Lat Pulldown310-1260s
04Dumbbell Bent Over Row310-1260s
05Supported Ball Crunch21560s
Cool-Down5 min · Figure-four stretch, seated hamstring stretch, child's pose, chest opener
Dumbbell Squat
Dumbbell Squat
Glutes / Quads / Core
3
Sets
10-12
Reps
60s
Rest
Set 1
Set 2
Set 3
Tip: Aim for parallel or just below. Think about pushing your knees out and driving through your heels as you stand.
Bulgarian Split Squat
Bulgarian Split Squat
Glutes / Quads
3
Sets
10ea
Reps
60s
Rest
Set 1
Set 2
Set 3
Tip: Go lighter than you think you need to. Range of motion first, then add load.
Lat Pulldown
Lat Pulldown
Lats / Biceps / Upper Back
3
Sets
10-12
Reps
60s
Rest
Set 1
Set 2
Set 3
Tip: Think "elbows to your back pockets" to engage your lats instead of just your biceps.
🏠 At home: Anchor a resistance band overhead and pull down with the same motion.
Dumbbell Bent Over Row
Dumbbell Bent Over Row
Upper Back / Biceps
3
Sets
10-12
Reps
60s
Rest
Set 1
Set 2
Set 3
Tip: Keep your elbows close to your body. This shifts the work to your back instead of your biceps.
Supported Ball Crunch
Supported Ball Crunch
Abs / Core
2
Sets
15
Reps
60s
Rest
Set 1
Set 2
Tip: Exhale as you lift to engage your deep core muscles. Think about lifting your ribs toward your hips, not your head toward your knees.

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Day 3 of 3
Full Body Strength
5 exercises · 30-40 min
Warm-Up5 min · Light cardio + 1×15 lateral band walks, 1×12 single-leg glute bridges, hip 90/90 stretch
Today's Workout
ExerciseSetsRepsRest
01Sumo Squat310-1260s
02Single-Leg DB Deadlift310ea60s
03DB Reverse Fly310-1260s
04Tricep Overhead Extension310-1260s
05Bird Dog210ea60s
Cool-Down5 min · Pigeon pose, single-leg forward fold, hip flexor stretch, tricep and overhead stretch
Sumo Squat
Sumo Squat
Glutes / Inner Thighs / Quads
3
Sets
10-12
Reps
60s
Rest
Set 1
Set 2
Set 3
Tip: Wide stance, toes turned out. Think about pushing your knees out and sitting deep to engage your inner thighs and glutes.
🏠 At home: Hold one dumbbell vertically between your legs for a goblet-style sumo squat.
Single-Leg Dumbbell Deadlift
Single-Leg Dumbbell Deadlift
Glutes / Hamstrings / Balance
3
Sets
10ea
Reps
60s
Rest
Set 1
Set 2
Set 3
Tip: For more grounding and stability, place a hand on a chair or wall.
DB Reverse Fly
DB Reverse Fly
Rear Delts / Upper Back
3
Sets
10-12
Reps
60s
Rest
Set 1
Set 2
Set 3
Tip: Hinge at the hips, slight bend in the elbows, lift the dumbbells out to the sides until arms are parallel to the floor. Control the way down.
Tricep Overhead Extension
Tricep Overhead Extension
Triceps
3
Sets
10-12
Reps
60s
Rest
Set 1
Set 2
Set 3
Tip: Hold one dumbbell with both hands overhead, elbows pointing forward. Lower behind your head and press back up. Keep your core tight.
Bird Dog
Bird Dog
Core / Glute Med / Stability
2
Sets
10ea
Reps
60s
Rest
Set 1
Set 2
Tip: Imagine balancing a glass of water on your lower back. That stillness is the goal: no twisting, no sagging.
Keep Growing
Your Progression Plan

Follow this week by week to make sure you are always moving forward.

Weeks 1-2
Learn the movements. Focus on form. Use a weight you can control perfectly for all reps.
Weeks 3-4
Add load. Increase weight, reps, or sets when you complete all reps with good form. Start tracking each session.
Weeks 5-6
Push intensity. Finish sets feeling like you had 1-2 reps left. If you finish easily, challenge yourself more next time.
Week 7+
Deload then repeat. Take one lighter week (reduce weight by 40%), then restart heavier. This is how you keep progressing long term.
"My clothes fit my body better, I have more self confidence, my mental health and self talk has improved so much and I am no longer relying on willpower to keep up my healthy habits."
Marites K.

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