The gluteus maximus is the largest muscle in the body by mass, D. Ceri Davies, former president of the Anatomical Society in the U.K., told Live Science by email.

The reason why we refer to our ‘glutes’ instead of our ‘glute’ is because they are made up of three different muscles. This includes the gluteus maximus, the gluteus medius, and gluteus ...

The gluteus maximus, or glute max, is the body’s largest and most powerful muscle. Located in the center of your buttocks, it is responsible for extending your hips.