Your Best Butt in 5 Exercises

Who doesn't want an amazing looking booty? With these exercises you will be on your way to your dream butt. Perky, plump and toned here is what to do in order to put your best butt forward.


1. Squats

• Stand with feet hip-width apart and, for added intensity, hold weights at shoulder level or at your sides
• Bend the knees, and lower into a squat, keeping the knees behind the toes
• Press into the heels to stand up
• Repeat for 2-3 sets of 8-16 reps 

2. Lunges

• Lunge forward with first leg & land on heel then forefoot
• Lower body by flexing knee and hip of front leg
• Return to original standing position by forcibly extending hip and knee of forward leg
• Repeat by alternating lunge with opposite leg 
• Repeat for 2-3 sets of 16-20 reps

3. Step Ups

• Place one foot on a step or platform and push through the heel to lift the body up 
• Repeat for 2-3 sets of 8-16 reps

4. Hip Extensions

• Hold a dumbbell behind the knee or use ankle weights for added intensity
• At a 90 degree angle push one leg up toward ceiling, holding weight behind the knee
• After one set switch and do the other leg
• Repeat for 2-3 sets of 16-20 reps

5. One Leg Dead lifts

• Looking straight ahead, stand and balance on one leg, and kick the other leg out slightly behind you.
• Maintain a very slight bend in the knee throughout exercise
• Bend forward while simultaneously pushing the butt and hips back and keep a flat back.
• Push your hips back, kick your other leg out behind you and reach down with your hands towards the toe of your foot that's planted on the ground and try to touch it.
• Focus on squeezing the butt muscle hard while you reverse the movement and bring yourself back to upright
• Repeat for 2-3 sets of 8-16 reps
  

   Have fun, blast the most motivating music you have, and get to work!