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Showing posts with label Butt workout. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Butt workout. Show all posts

9.09.2008

4 Ways to Tone Your Butt

Many people wonder how you can obtain a nice, round butt. A few lucky people were born with 'bubble butts', but some of us weren't as fortunate and that's okay! You'll just have to work a little bit harder to get that round booty. Read on to learn 4 moves you can use to shape and tone your butt.

1. Squats!

Squats are wonderful for building up your butt muscles and they are my favorite 'butt move' of all time. If you're just starting out, you don't have to add any weight, you can just perform the squat. As you get accustomed to doing 3 sets of squats regularly, you'll eventually want to add weight. The most important thing to remember is that you should NOT be afraid to lift heavy. You need to push yourself to fire up your muscle fibers.

2. Lunges.

Okay, to be honest, I hate doing lunges. I personally think they're extremely boring, but they do help to tone and shape your butt, so I thought I should add them anyway. Some people may enjoy them, I just prefer to do other kinds of exercises. (like squats) If you are first starting out, you can perform the lunges without weights. Once your body gets accustomed to lunges, try adding some hand weights to your workout.

3. Stair/Hill Climbing.

I know not everyone has access to a hill that they can run up on a regular basis...but if you have stairs, they are a great alternative. You could also use a stair stepping machine. Skipping a stair or two will get your butt in shape even faster, plus you'll burn more fat because your body is working harder.

4. Running.

If you love to run (unlike me...haha), it can be very beneficial to your backside, plus you're getting your cardio in as well.

I hope these butt-shaping moves are helpful to you. If you have other ways to tone your butt, please do share with the rest of us. :)
Miss Melinda

7.24.2008

The Best Exercises for a Tighter, Firmer Rear End

If you are looking to give your booty some shape, think about incorporating the following exercises into your workouts if you don't already. They are great moves for a bangin' behind!

*Try doing 3 sets of 10-12 reps*

Squats-Stand with feet shoulder width apart and rest a barbell on the back of your neck, resting on your shoulders and squat down until your thighs are parallel to the floor, then stand back up. Be sure to squeeze your glutes! (This is my all-time favorite booty move)

Hip Raises-Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Lift your hips up towards the ceiling as far as you can and really squeeze your glutes. To make it more challenging, try adding a weight to your lap.

Lunges-Stand with your feet together and then step one leg forward and bend at the knees putting most of the weight on the front leg, then switch and do the other leg. Alternate until you have completed 10-12 reps for 1 set.

Kneeling Kickback-Get down on the floor on your hands and knees and kick one leg back behind you and lift up as far as you can. Continue through 10-12 reps and then switch legs. Be sure to do 3 sets on each leg.

Leg Press Machine-Putting your feet further up towards the top of the plate will really challenge your glutes. Unlock the pin and work that leg press machine!