Everyone wants butts, and this is the fastest way to get them
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1. Donkey kicks
You can do this exercise without weights, but you can also use ankle weights for that extra heavy effect, or a booty band above your knees. Once you've made your choice, get on your hands and knees on your mat. Then, with one leg, "kick" the sole of your foot towards the ceiling. Your leg remains in the same position, at a 90-degree angle. You can alternate between left and right, or first do a set of, for example, 20 repetitions on the left and then the same set on the right.
2. Romanian deadlifts
Slightly different from the standard deadlift. With this one, you don't bend your knees. Or at least, not all the way. Keep your knees slightly bent and stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a barbell or kettlebell. Then, squeeze your glutes and, keeping a straight back, slightly bend forward, bringing the weight toward the floor. Your hips move back, and as you come back up, squeeze your glutes.
3. Curtsy lunge or crossover lunge
Here too, you can choose whether to hold an additional weight (a free weight plate, dumbbell, or kettlebell) or perform the exercise with body weight. Begin this exercise by placing your feet together, toes pointed forward. From this position, take a large step diagonally backward (past and behind your other foot). Then bend down to a 90-degree angle, keeping your back straight. Return to the upright position and repeat. Alternate legs, or choose to do a set with your right foot first, followed by a set with your left.
4. Glute brigde
This is a pretty good exercise because it's easy to perform and you can lie down on your mat in a relaxed position. Lie on your back and bend your knees. With your feet on the floor, push your buttocks up into the air and then lower yourself back down. You can use a weight by placing a dumbbell or plate on your lower abdomen, or use booty bands and keep pushing the band away with your knees as you perform the exercise. You can do as many repetitions as you like. If you want a guide, you can put on the song "Flower" by Moby. When he sings "Bring Sally Down," lift your buttocks up, and when he sings "Bring Sally Up," lower your buttocks back down. Pro tip: don't touch the floor with your buttocks as you lower, this will keep tension on the muscles!
5. Bulgarian split squats
A bit of balance is helpful for this exercise! You'll stand on one leg, with your other leg behind you on a raised platform (bench or box). Then, with a straight back, bend your front knee to create a lunge-like motion, and then rise back up. Want to challenge yourself even more? Add some extra weight. A kettlebell can be helpful to hold with one hand.