Squats.... helping or hindering?

[MissJones]

I would love someone's input on this. I have been doing BFL for six weeks. Here is my dumbell squat progression, and I know this sounds wimpy but I am starting out

3 x 12
5 x 10
8 x 8
10 x 6
8 x 12

5 x 12
8 x 10
10 x 8
12 x 6
10 x 12

8 x 12
10 x 10
12 x 8
15 x 6
12 x 12

I have two issues: my butt is already getting big, and I seem to be having trouble building the top of my butt. So the shaping is happening for my quads and the bottom of my butt, I need the top to pickup.

I'm 5'2 and 118. Went from a size 2 to pushing the limits of 4. How do I get my lower body to shape and compact but not get too large?

Love the squats - I want to do them every day because they've fixed my knee issues and given me so much more strength. Any advice would be appreciated

[shock_and_awe]

Do you do all that the same day?

[MissJones]

No That's just how far I've come in six weeks. I am now doing the last set (start at 8, end at 12)

[zombieang]

Lower back extensions, good mornings and deadlifts will help build the top of your glutes. Good luck!

[MissJones]

Hello - are good mornings and deadlifts the same? Thanks!

[Euqinom]

Absolutely not!

*Google*

[greyhair]

I would love someone's input on this. I have been doing BFL for six weeks. Here is my dumbell squat progression, and I know this sounds wimpy but I am starting out

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I have two issues: my butt is already getting big,

LOL. as long as its not from your diet, its a good thing

and I seem to be having trouble building the top of my butt. So the shaping is happening for my quads and the bottom of my butt, I need the top to pickup.
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Sounds to me like you want to work the gluteus minimus and gluteus medius.

Try cable hip adduction. It looks a little too "'70s" but is really is a great movement.
Mrs. G added them and it is making a difference.
http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/...Abduction.html

exrx.net has one of the best libraries of anatomy and exercises. A great reference.

Good luck.

[MissJones]

Hey this is great! Thank you so much, I'll try these. Diet is pretty clean, although my caloric intake has definitely increased. I still feel a little flabby yet and I thought after 7 wks it would have come off more by now. Keeping at it