workout for butt

Is the elliptical giving my butt a workout?

I never feel a burn there when im working out on the elliptical. i do feel a burn in my legs....just not my butt...is it working it?

It is a little bit. Try to stand upright on the elliptical and try to hold your torso still, instead of bouncing up and down. You will definitely feel it then.

Getting sexy butts is what most women as well as men like. This is because you have to look great from front to back and speaking of your back, a sexy back with great butts is definitely what you want to achieve. Perhaps you are not content with the size of your buns or you think they look a bit flabby and a bit saggy. 

If this is your concern, don’t be desperate for there are so many ways to have great looking butts. Of course there are surgical and injectable solutions but there are also practical and healthy ways to shape up and firm up your rear. Here are 3 steps to have sexy butts that you desire to have. 

1.  The Lunges – The lunges are still among the most practical exercises according to many fitness instructors and enthusiasts. Basically, the lunges work on a number of your muscles such as the glutes, the hamstrings, and the muscles at the back of your legs, or the quads and even the calves.  The lunges also have a number of varieties such as the front lunges, the reverse lunges, the side to side lunges, the walking lunges, as well as the wheel lunges. In order to put in more challenge to the lunges, try to create an elevated position by using a step or a platform. 

2. The squats – The squats are also considered as one of the best exercises not only for your butts but also for your other muscles particularly your thighs and your hips. The routine also has many variations and among the most common variations is the chair squat. To perform the squats routine, make sure that you stand with your feet at least a hip wide apart.  After which, do the squats and make sure that as you perform the routine, you have your back in straight position.  Also, keep your abs inside and keep your knees just behind your toes.  Then when you squat, allow your butt to just gently touch the chair and then squeeze the butt to stand position. Do at least two (2) to three (3) sets of at least eight (8) to twelve (12) repetitions for every set. 

3. The Hip Extensions – The hip extensions are forms of compounded exercises because it likewise works on several muscle groups.  The hip extension targets the gluteus maximus, or the butts, which is the largest muscle in the body.  To add intensity to this routine, you can use a dumbbell placed behind your knee or your ankle.  You can also try a different variation by lying with your hips positioned on the floor, your knees bent and your torso supported by a ball.

In all these routines, also remember to squeeze the glutes to put your feet straight forward towards the ceiling.

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