I want an *kitten*!

I have a flat butt...and I hate it. Does bulking and working the gluteus muscles build a bigger butt? AND When you bulk...how many calories OVER TDEE does one aim for?
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  • steve0820
    steve0820 Posts: 510 Member
    I have a flat butt...and I hate it. Does bulking and working the gluteus muscles build a bigger butt? AND When you bulk...how many calories OVER TDEE does one aim for?


    You don't necessarly need a bulk to achieve a more sculpted behind. Compound exercises like Squats and deadlifts are great. Also, Hip thrusters, glute bridge, walking lunges......

    Check out Bret Contreras for more info...

    http://bretcontreras.com/
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    Squats and deadlifts.
  • _KitKat_
    _KitKat_ Posts: 1,066 Member
    I have a flat butt...and I hate it. Does bulking and working the gluteus muscles build a bigger butt? AND When you bulk...how many calories OVER TDEE does one aim for?


    You don't necessarly need a bulk to achieve a more sculpted behind. Compound exercises like Squats and deadlifts are great. Also, Hip thrusters, glute bridge, walking lunges......

    Check out Bret Contreras for more info...

    http://bretcontreras.com/

    ^^^^^^This

    Squats will give you the butt you want. In the success forum, there is a thread "lifting made me big and bulky" (sarcasm) these women have amazing bodies and one brunette had an *kitten* making me question my own sexuality and she credits squats for her butt.
  • 2essie
    2essie Posts: 2,848 Member
    I am a complete *kitten*. Will I do? Sorry just in a silly mood this morning. :bigsmile: :laugh:
  • jjlazar
    jjlazar Posts: 4 Member
    I do boxing and kickboxing and running. I'll be 37 in 2 weeks and my husband says I have a nicer rear and bod then most 20 something's lol. Then again he's got to live with me ha ha. But honestly I just started the boxing and kickboxing 14 months ago and I've not lifted a weight since (ok rarely) and I have more muscles than ever. It's the major MAJOR squats, burpees, jump squats, kicking and everything involved. The legs get tore up so the rear end benefits ;-). Push yourself, it will hurt, but it's worth it! Blessings!
  • dakotababy
    dakotababy Posts: 2,407 Member
    lol Yeah...it is hard to explain..but basically my love handles are bigger/stick out more than my *kitten* does. It is not pleasant for anyone.

    I am guessing the love handles just need to go with calorie deficit, thought maybe building my *kitten* muscles up so it is bigger than my love handles might help too.

    I guess, the best case is to continue with a deficit (still about 46 lbs to go) and do squats, legs, etc with weights?
  • cmiller224
    cmiller224 Posts: 158
    want an *kitten* I have a 255lb one in my house... you can have him.
  • margannmks
    margannmks Posts: 424 Member
    want an *kitten* I have a 255lb one in my house... you can have him.
    mines only 190 and ill throw in free shipping.lol
  • PetulantOne
    PetulantOne Posts: 2,131 Member
    lol Yeah...it is hard to explain..but basically my love handles are bigger/stick out more than my *kitten* does. It is not pleasant for anyone.

    I am guessing the love handles just need to go with calorie deficit, thought maybe building my *kitten* muscles up so it is bigger than my love handles might help too.

    I guess, the best case is to continue with a deficit (still about 46 lbs to go) and do squats, legs, etc with weights?

    Yup.

    Squats, Deadlifts, Split Squats.

    Hill sprints help too.
  • futurejedi
    futurejedi Posts: 111
    running will help sculpt it
  • BurntCoffee
    BurntCoffee Posts: 234 Member
    Gosh, I wish I could give you part of mine. I have way too much booty in my pants.
  • chele1028
    chele1028 Posts: 248 Member
    want an *kitten* I have a 255lb one in my house... you can have him.
    mines only 190 and ill throw in free shipping.lol


    Lmao! Ok I will throw mine in also, only 180 lbs, free delivery! Seriously though, bumping this, as I need to do a lot more squats.
  • ew_david
    ew_david Posts: 3,473 Member
    You're in the right place. They're all over.
  • Myhaloslipped
    Myhaloslipped Posts: 4,317 Member
    Where is BrainyBurro with a picture when we need him?
  • Sovi_
    Sovi_ Posts: 575 Member
    You're in the right place. They're all over.


    I'd tap that *kitten*
  • gandydancer
    gandydancer Posts: 171 Member
    Why on earth would you want a big *kitten*???
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    You're gonna have the best thread in this place.
  • krazyforyou
    krazyforyou Posts: 1,428 Member
    You can have mine.
  • Forty6and2
    Forty6and2 Posts: 2,492 Member
    Why on earth would you want a big *kitten*???

    Why would you want a small *kitten*? Oh yeah, because different people want different things.
  • TheRealJigsaw
    TheRealJigsaw Posts: 295 Member
    We need pictures for better analysis
  • andylowry
    andylowry Posts: 89
    As a sufferer of the dread Male Pattern *kitten* Loss (MPAL), I can relate. Walking doesn't help.
  • MicheleWE
    MicheleWE Posts: 179 Member
    Good form in what ever you do is essential! You can do all the exercises you want but you need to activate the glutes. It is not unheard of to do squats, deadlifts, running, etc without activating your glutes, some people just allow their hamstrings, quads, and back to take over. I am seconding Brett Contrares. I just finished his beginning program a few weeks ago and have seen improvement in my flat butt. Now I am moving on to the advanced program. You can find it in the book "Strong Curves". Brett knows what he is talking about and he is considered the glute guy!
  • llaurenmarie
    llaurenmarie Posts: 1,260 Member
    Bumpity bump bump
  • PJPrimrose
    PJPrimrose Posts: 916 Member
    Squats and deadlifts.
  • dakotababy
    dakotababy Posts: 2,407 Member
    Why on earth would you want a big *kitten*???

    I dont necessarily want a BIG *kitten*...I want an *kitten* that is not flat and has shadows of my love handles on it.
  • dakotababy
    dakotababy Posts: 2,407 Member
    lol Yeah...it is hard to explain..but basically my love handles are bigger/stick out more than my *kitten* does. It is not pleasant for anyone.

    I am guessing the love handles just need to go with calorie deficit, thought maybe building my *kitten* muscles up so it is bigger than my love handles might help too.

    I guess, the best case is to continue with a deficit (still about 46 lbs to go) and do squats, legs, etc with weights?

    Yup.

    Squats, Deadlifts, Split Squats.

    Hill sprints help too.

    I did not even think about hill sprints! :D I am finding it difficult to find alternatives to "squats and deadlifts"...for me, they are not the most enjoyable work out, though I imagine it is worth it. I can easily start running hills though, thanks!
  • Swilla_Swole
    Swilla_Swole Posts: 333 Member
    Look up Jennifer Selter. She is famous for her posterior. Although I think the major factor is genetics I'm sure she can guide you in your quest for a nice *kitten*. Please don't forget to post before and after pics. lol
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    lol Yeah...it is hard to explain..but basically my love handles are bigger/stick out more than my *kitten* does. It is not pleasant for anyone.

    I am guessing the love handles just need to go with calorie deficit, thought maybe building my *kitten* muscles up so it is bigger than my love handles might help too.

    I guess, the best case is to continue with a deficit (still about 46 lbs to go) and do squats, legs, etc with weights?

    Yup.

    Squats, Deadlifts, Split Squats.

    Hill sprints help too.

    I did not even think about hill sprints! :D I am finding it difficult to find alternatives to "squats and deadlifts"...for me, they are not the most enjoyable work out, though I imagine it is worth it. I can easily start running hills though, thanks!

    Hip thrusts and glute bridges...squats and DL...those 4 will build you a butt...

    even bodyweight squats and lighter weight dumbells help out a lot.
  • shmerek
    shmerek Posts: 963 Member
    I have a flat butt...and I hate it. Does bulking and working the gluteus muscles build a bigger butt? AND When you bulk...how many calories OVER TDEE does one aim for?


    You don't necessarly need a bulk to achieve a more sculpted behind. Compound exercises like Squats and deadlifts are great. Also, Hip thrusters, glute bridge, walking lunges......

    Check out Bret Contreras for more info...

    http://bretcontreras.com/
    + 1 Bret Contreras is THE assman
  • taiyola
    taiyola Posts: 964 Member
    Weighted squats and lunges have definitely helped me.

    I've always had a small flat *kitten*, but recently it's becoming rounded which I am liking!

    I also do glute bridge and other things mentioned, but mainly squats and lunges. I started with like 4kg free weights, now I do it with 10kg barbells and am gradually increasing the weights.

    :love: