Everyone wants a great looking booty, there's no question about it. Heck, I wouldn't mind toning mine's up a little more. But getting that perfectly round and firm tush could be a challenge. The key to getting your butt to look its best is first figuring out what kind of butt you have. It's pretty simple: most booties either fall into the flat, droopy, perky, or bountiful category. And maybe you can't get your rear to look like Jennifer Lopez's or Kim Kardashian's but a customized workout routine can definitely help shape up your bottom whether that means toning, lifting or slimming.
Check out a few of my tips below to help you figure out your butt type and find the best customized workout plan for you. Believe me, your butt will thank you later!
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If you have a flat butt: Try standing in front of your mirror standing sideways. If can't seem to find your butt, chances are you're flat. But don't stress! There are definitely ways you can round out your bottom. Because you have less fat tissue on your rear you want to go for exercises that are going to help stimulate your buttock muscles and work them to the max. Try a hip flexor workout by laying face up with your legs bent and your feet flat. Now squeeze in your buttocks as you lift your hips from the floor for three counts. Now hold it for 3 more counts (squeeze tightly) and then lower for 4 counts. Do 2 sets of 14 reps.
If you have a droopy butt: If you have some butt, but it doesn't really stick out much, then it's droopy. Your butt lacks muscle tone and elasticity causing your cheeks to hang down. This can happen with age or just from lack of exercise. The best way to firm a sagging booty is with frequent strength training. Squats are the best exercise for toning, but if you want to take it up notch, try adding some 5- to 8-pound dumbbells into the mix. Stand tall, keep your back straight, your chest open, and your shoulders back. Hold weights at your sides (just outside of thighs) and keep your feet, hips, and shoulders width apart. Now bend your knees and lower into a squat as though you're about to sit in a chair. Then slowly stand back up and try to avoid locking your knees. Try doing 3 sets of 10 to 12 reps.
If you have a perky butt: If you have a perky booty (even if it's small like mine), it looks high and perks out with fitted clothing. Your main concern is maintenance. You want to keep your butt in shape and toned with workouts that will get your gluteus muscles active. I like to do this easy aerobic exercise that really works. First get on your hands and knees keeping your back straight, making sure your wrist are directly beneath your shoulders. Now take three counts and extend your left arm and right leg simultaneously. Keep your arm and leg as straight as possible and in line with the rest of your body. Hold for three counts, and then switch sides. Try doing three 3 sets of 5 reps.
If you have a big butt: If you have a big booty, consider yourself blessed and thank your mamá for what she gave ya! You have a lot to work with and don't have to try as hard to build muscles. Your goal is mainly to get rid of that jiggle and give your butt more of a toned, defined shape. Try lunge workouts. Stand with one leg forward and one leg back (preferably holding weights). Now slowly bend the knees and lower into a lunge while keeping the front knee and back knee at 90 degree angles. Push back up to starting position. Do 1 to 3 sets of 8 to 10 reps.
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