…Top Exercises to Tone Your Butt…
You might be scrolling through Instagram and seeing plenty of swimwear pictures over the summer. And if you’re left green with envy over the toned and roundness of someone’s butt, the good news is that you can do something about it. Genetics will only get you so far, but there are plenty of ways to tone your butt and get the shape that you are looking for. The even better news is that they are all things that you can do from home, if hitting the gym isn’t your thing. Here are some of the best exercises to do, to get buns of steel that even Kim Kardashian would be proud of.
Squats
You knew this was going to be up on the list, right? But there are plenty of variations on a squat that you can do, if you’re bored of just doing a standard squat. If you have a squat rack at home or at the gym, you could do some weighted squats to make the impact greater on them. But if you don’t, you could try squats with a kick back, as well as pulse squats or squats and a sidekick. These are all great to tone your butt, and should be done in reps of 15, with two or three sets.
Plié
It is back to ballet with the plié, as it is a no-fuss exercise that really does work. It really is as simple as you may have remembered it, but it does plenty of toning along the way. In fact, if you’ve ever done the Brazilian Butt Lift workout, you will have seen it included on there. A nice wide stance is the key, with your toes pointed out. Reach up, arms out in front, and down into a front squat, trying to go as low as you can. Hold it for around 40 seconds, and then pulse for around 20 seconds. Repeat several times each day.
Yoga
Many fitness enthusiasts can write off yoga as it can be seen as a pretty low impact and low energy exercise. But depending on the kind of yoga that you choose to do, you can really get a lot out of it and get your pulse raised. There are plenty of moves that are great for toning your butt, from sun salutations to downward dog and kickbacks. Yoga can also help your flexibility and recovery, so including it as part of your workout routine can be a great thing to be doing.
Single-Leg Raises
This exercise is a good thing for several different reasons. Not only does it target your glutes, but it helps to stretch your legs and also helps with balance. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, and then bend your right leg, raising it around 3 inches off the floor. You can hold it there for around a minute before switching legs, or you can double up and hold some dumbbells, to do some chest presses or shoulder raises while you are there.
