Best butt exercises?

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Hi ladies!

I'm a beginner seeking advice about the best butt-sculpting exercises. Currently I am bulking and I'd like to take advantage of this by adding some more shape to my butt. Right now the only thing I do butt-related is squats, deadlifts, leg curls (machine) and leg press (if that counts).

I'm sure there are plenty of other exercises that can help me that I don't know of.

Any advice? Thanks!

[OnMyWhey]

Lunges for sure =]

[RaineFoxx]

Heeelooo and Welcome!

If you want more ideas for a workout check out my journal!

As for now...
Lunges: Same ol Same ol!
Crossover Lunges: Bring your leg across the middle of your body like you are crossing your legs then squat!
Squats: Really low and slow, they BURN!
Then turn your legs outward like a sumo, then squat. (Inner Thighs)
Lean up against the wall at a 90 Degree angle, then stay there for as long as you can hold it.


Thats all I can think of!

[heidismommy]

Good mornings
Plie squats
Stiff legged deadlifts
Step ups off a bench (I use my step as I don't have a bench, but add heavy weights)
Glute kickback (weight added)
Lunges of course, but you can experiment with different types to see what works best

[StrongWilld]

Good mornings
Step ups off a bench (I use my step as I don't have a bench, but add heavy weights)

I love doing step ups off of this high box that I had purchased several years ago from Ebay. It's a two part box; you can use them seperate or together. When they are together, I believe the box is around 24" high. I pair it up with a set of heavy dumbbells. Talk about a killer butt exercise!

[heidismommy]

I love doing step ups off of this high box that I had purchased several years ago from Ebay. It's a two part box; you can use them seperate or together. When they are together, I believe the box is around 24" high. I pair it up with a set of heavy dumbbells. Talk about a killer butt exercise!

I need to buy something like that. While my step isn't all that high, I also go a lot lower than I would if I'd have a high step or box. Basically I step up, then lunge at the low end.

[mavrick77]

lots of good stuff here.... i.e. lunges, step ups, deep squats, glute kick backs...

also try doing your cardio on a stepmill if your gym has one.... this is the one that has the rotating staircase, at least they used to be called stepmills, or gauntlets, not sure what they are called now.

[TheBlasterMan]

for some reason years of pedal biking gave me an ass like a womans, at least thats what ive been told.....

[ainedb]

I'm going to add Bulgarian squats to the list, and you could try doing stairs when you do cardio.

[kimm4]

good mornings
sumo squats
stiff legged deadlifts
bench step ups
cable pullthroughs
lying leg curls
standing leg curls
reverse hyperextensions
running stairs, bleachers, uphill sprints

[mattoondah]

What if you could only do ONE exercise for your butt to add muscle. What would that ONE exercise be?

[kimm4]

What if you could only do ONE exercise for your butt to add muscle. What would that ONE exercise be?

I would have to say the sumo squat.

[Keltron]

before anything, make sure your brain and body know how to properly activate your glutes. If you've got glute inhibition, even the best routine will do nothing for your butt. I suggest you start your workout w/some floor bridges to induce some glute activation

[Tiny bit]

Deadlifts
Squats
Bulgarian Split Squats
One legged, Leg press
Step-ups

[JRF71383]

before anything, make sure your brain and body know how to properly activate your glutes. If you've got glute inhibition, even the best routine will do nothing for your butt. I suggest you start your workout w/some floor bridges to induce some glute activation

That exercise helps a lot, have to really SQUEEZE the muscule

[arwens]

I would have to say the sumo squat.

I second this! It is good for all over leg not only for glutes.

[Deborah_Lyn]

^ I'm doing sumos squats in the gym now ( verses at home) and getting odd looks, lol!

[elusivemsd]

Timing makes a difference too. I like doing sissy squats, hyperextensions, and/or SLDLs after doing my primary glute exercises (lunges/squats) to really burn them out.

I also do a variation on the walking lunge where I do reverse lunge repeaters... take a step forward, lunge. Then 3-5 lunges to the back standing in place. Take a step foward, lunge. Then 3-5 lunges to the back standing in place.

Also, the recumbent bike works the glutes nicely.

[jtyme9]

romanian deadlifts

[kimm4]

romanian deadlifts

RDL's main muscle hit is hamstrings not glutes. The glutes do come into play, but not as the main focus.

[dunkonu9]

good mornings
sumo squats
stiff legged deadlifts
bench step ups
cable pullthroughs
lying leg curls
standing leg curls
reverse hyperextensions
running stairs, bleachers, uphill sprints

I am pretty sure these work. Just look at her butt pics you will see.

[kimm4]

I am pretty sure these work. Just look at her butt pics you will see.

awww thank you Dunk!!

[dunkonu9]

awww thank you Dunk!!

You know I am just here to follow you around and let you know how hot you look all the time.

[kimm4]

You know I am just here to follow you around and let you know how hot you look all the time.

Well that means I better continue to work hard...oh the pressure...lol!!

[mirhanser]

Do squats with a higher weight and fewer repetitions. Choose a weight where you can only do like 4-5 repetitions. Do a few sets.
Source(s):
Trainer at the gym. I found out that fewer reps with a higher weight gives you bigger muscles.

[sophia990]

More butt exercises are Lunges, Hip Thrust, Booty bands exercises, and Romanian deadlifts.

[AlexisDan]

More butt exercises are Lunges, Hip Thrust, Booty bands exercises, and Romanian deadlifts.

Really, is this an exercise for breathing?

[AlexisDan]

Hi ladies!

I'm a beginner seeking advice about the best butt-sculpting exercises. Currently I am bulking and I'd like to take advantage of this by adding some more shape to my butt. Right now the only thing I do butt-related is squats, deadlifts, leg curls (machine) and leg press (if that counts).

I'm sure there are plenty of other exercises that can help me that I don't know of.

Any advice? Thanks!

What does "bulking" mean? In the meaning of good or not?