The goal was to compare electromyography (EMG) activity of the gluteus medius muscle during 5 weight bearing exercises. Our subjects consisted of 30 healthy volunteers (mean age 24.30 years, height 173.31 cm, weight 71.67 kg). Subjects performed a dynamic warm-up, followed by collection of gluteus medius EMG muscle activity while performing 3 trials of each of 5 exercises (randomized), with 30 seconds rest between exercises. Subjects performed all exercises in a single session. The EMG activity during exercise was compared to the MVIC (maximum voluntary isometric contraction) to give a percent MVIC for each exercise. The results of our study can be used by physical therapists to determine which exercise(s) would be most beneficial for strengthening of the gluteus medius.