Tightening up Your Buttocks to Look Your Best

One of the most commonly heard questions gym operators hear from new clients has to do with firming the buttocks. Many people, both men and women, are not pleased with how their butt looks and want to know what exactly they should be doing in order to obtain firmer buttocks.

What these people do not know is the fact that walking at a quick pace can dramatically enhance the look of their glutes. Walking can be done by virtually anyone and it can be done anywhere and at any time, without needing special equipment or clothing. Walking uphill is the best way to target the buttocks and if you push yourself when walking you may find that you will lose some of that extra fat off your rear because a 140 pound person actually burns 300 calories per hour during a brisk walk.

Indoors you can do some simple lunges and leg lifts to target the muscles in your butt. Stair climbing is also a great way to tone and tighten up the muscles in your buns. Many personal trainers teach their clients how to do squats properly because they are ideal for strengthening and toning the butt. The squat is very effective because it is a compound exercise that works many muscle groups – including the buttocks. To do the squat, stand with your feet shoulder width apart and hold 2 or 3 pound dumbbells in each hand, with the elbows bent so that the weights are at shoulder level. Slowly lower your body to a ’sitting’ position until your thighs are parallel with the floor. Put your body weight on your heels and push yourself up slowly until you are back where you began.

Even the busiest person can tighten their buttocks by doing one or more of the exercises above. Walking briskly and stair climbing can easily be incorporated nearly anywhere and squats, leg lifts and lunges can be done at home or at work and only take a few minutes to complete each day.