Best Exercise for my Booty ;)

amandal15

I was blessed with a badonkadonk of course when I was younger it was my best asset...I have a desk job and well it has expanded over the years. I've been doing Jillian Michael's 30 day shred and I've lost weight and itches, but I would really like to do something that focuses on my booty...lake season is just around the corner So, any exercises? DVDs? Anything you can suggest? Thanks so much!!!

Matt_Wild

Deep heavy squats and deep leg presses.

eayal002

http://www.bodybuilding.com/guides/

Based on what goals you put in, the site will give you a complete routine. It will have both weight training and cardio broken down into each day usually for 12 weeks.

amandal15

I had a feeling squats would be involved. I'll definitely go deeper into the squats during my workouts. Thanks!

eayal002

Deep heavy squats and deep leg presses.

^This and I like walking lunges as well.

First post, I read body not booty, need more coffee lol bodybuilder.com has it all though.

Lona728

If you like Jillian try her Killer Buns and Thighs. It is brutal!

MrDude_1

I had a feeling squats would be involved. I'll definitely go deeper into the squats during my workouts. Thanks!

its the very bottom of the squats that work the glutes.
obviously dont go beyond what your muscles will comfortably stretch too, but drop ATG everytime...
just watch that you're not going so low that you start to round your back from being too tight.

if its your first time dropping below parallel, use alot less weight on the bar and work your way back up.

kirstyg1980

Squats!!!!!

Matt_Wild

I had a feeling squats would be involved. I'll definitely go deeper into the squats during my workouts. Thanks!

its the very bottom of the squats that work the glutes.
obviously dont go beyond what your muscles will comfortably stretch too, but drop ATG everytime...
just watch that you're not going so low that you start to round your back from being too tight.

if its your first time dropping below parallel, use alot less weight on the bar and work your way back up.

Good tip. You could also box squat (so your bum rests on a box) and back up. Start using lower and lower boxes til you can go as low as you like...

Matt_Wild

Deep heavy squats and deep leg presses.

^This and I like walking lunges as well.

First post, I read body not booty, need more coffee lol bodybuilder.com has it all though.

Walking lunges are awesome too. Using dumbbells, or kettlebells or even plates are great and really work the legs and butt really hard.

JennC831

All of the above!! Squats, dead lifts, and lunges....

There's also a dvd called Bible Butt that I want to try... One lady has posted her progess from doing it in the success stories...

lisaisso

yup, squats. i did squats and DL for the first time in the free weight room on monday, squats on the smith machine, i only did 35 lbs, and my @ss muscles just stopped hurting today

booyainyoface

the brazil butt lift DVDs are really good too!

AussieMisfit

Are you trying to shrink it or increase your muscle there? Squats might help lift it but as I understand it you can't target fat loss. So, if anything, I think squats would make it bigger/rounder...

Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

❤lindsay❤dawn❤

Gold's Gym has a DVD called "Bootcamp My Booty" and I ❤ it!! : ))

garnet1483

Pilates! Pilates did WONDERS for my derriere. Really lifted and tightened, and it stayed that way, even with some later weight gain.

Matt_Wild

Are you trying to shrink it or increase your muscle there? Squats might help lift it but as I understand it you can't target fat loss. So, if anything, I think squats would make it bigger/rounder...

Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

You can't target fat loss no but you can build up your muscle mass which requires more calories simply to exist and thus a more shapely figure and burning more fat just by living...

Misty1480

Butt Bible can be found on youtube.

MrDude_1

Are you trying to shrink it or increase your muscle there? Squats might help lift it but as I understand it you can't target fat loss. So, if anything, I think squats would make it bigger/rounder...

Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

you're right about the fact you can not target fat loss..
however, squats will not make it bigger or smaller.. rather, it makes it more shapely.

your butt is nothing more then fat on top of muscle... if the muscle is small, it doesnt have that "high butt shape" everyone likes...
by working out, even with the same amount of fat over it, it just looks "better" as it stays up and has a more defined shape.... as to the actual size, thats going to be determined by genetics and your current body fat level.....

basically, squats can give you a nicer butt, but if its a small one or a badonkadonk isnt going to change...

MrDude_1

also, dont worry about the "muscle getting too big" under it... as a female, it cant. (without drugs and a ton of work.)
as a male.. it would take years of hard work to do it.... extremely hard work..

AussieMisfit

Are you trying to shrink it or increase your muscle there? Squats might help lift it but as I understand it you can't target fat loss. So, if anything, I think squats would make it bigger/rounder...

Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

You can't target fat loss no but you can build up your muscle mass which requires more calories simply to exist and thus a more shapely figure and burning more fat just by living...

I'm doing some strength training myself, with exactly that in mind. I haven't been particularly targeting my pudgy thighs or belly though, because I figure any lean muscle in my arms, chest and back will do just as much to help fat loss???

amandal15

Thanks so much! All of this helps. Going to check out the dvds too! And the bodybuilding website.

I need to tone and lose

Matt_Wild

Are you trying to shrink it or increase your muscle there? Squats might help lift it but as I understand it you can't target fat loss. So, if anything, I think squats would make it bigger/rounder...

Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

You can't target fat loss no but you can build up your muscle mass which requires more calories simply to exist and thus a more shapely figure and burning more fat just by living...

I'm doing some strength training myself, with exactly that in mind. I haven't been particularly targeting my pudgy thighs or belly though, because I figure any lean muscle in my arms, chest and back will do just as much to help fat loss???

Correct !

I was being more specific regarding muscle gain as you CAN target muscle gain obviously.

KilikiMom

i do this and its KILLER

Hip-Lift Progression
This is an awesome way to relieve tension in your lower back and work your butt at the same time. (A cushy mat will keep your tailbone from crying afterward.)
Do it:
Lie on your back with your arms at your sides with your knees bent and your feet on the floor.
Lift your hips toward the ceiling. Hold for 1 count, and then lower back down.
Repeat the lifts for 60 seconds, squeezing your glutes and hamstrings at the top of the range of motion. Be careful not to overarch your spine.
To make this exercise more difficult, extend one leg at the top of the lift. Keep your thighs parallel and hold the lifted position for about 5 seconds.
Keeping your hips up, place your foot back on the floor and then lower your hips.
Repeat this exercise for 30 seconds; switch sides and do the move for another 30 seconds on the other leg.

carrie_eggo

I was blessed with a badonkadonk of course when I was younger it was my best asset...I have a desk job and well it has expanded over the years. I've been doing Jillian Michael's 30 day shred and I've lost weight and itches, but I would really like to do something that focuses on my booty...lake season is just around the corner So, any exercises? DVDs? Anything you can suggest? Thanks so much!!!

Squats, lunges (esp. static lunges with your rear foot elevated), step ups, butt bridges. All with weights as heavy as you can do 6-8 reps with good form.

I also did the Butt Bible. That girl doesn't mess around. Just make sure your weights are heavy enough to make a difference.