Sep 25, 2011
Shaping Your BOOTY
Three easy exercises to ensure that your glutes stay tight this fall!
Squats: Don’t underestimate the power of the squat. It is one of the best exercises you can do for you hips, butt, and thighs. It helps you build strength for numerous daily activities.
Instructions: Stand with feet hip width apart, bend knees and lower butt towards the ground as if you are about to sit in a chair, and push into your heels to stand back up. Repeat until 3 times for 15 repetitions.
Step-Ups: I always get a groan when I have clients do this exercise. BUT it is SO good for your glutes.
Instructions: Place one foot on a step or platform, push through the heel to lift the body up, and repeat 10 times on each side for 3 sets.
Lunges: A multi-muscle exercise working the hamstrings, glutes, quads, and calves, so much bang for your buck!
Instructions: Stand in a split stance, with feet 3 feet apart. You want both knees to be at a 90 degree angle. Bend both knees and lower back knee towards the ground, keep the front heel on the ground, and torso straight. Push through the FRONT heel to stand back up. Repeat on that side for 10 reps and switch to the other side.
