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Back Muscles, Exercise to Strength Them

Back Muscles are responsible for more than just good looks.

Annie Spratt

Knowing more about the different muscles on you back will help focus on those that you’re trying to tone up and strengthen. Not only does this help you to focus your exercise and get the most out of your workout, but it will also help you to notice if you are getting any pains which you shouldn’t be experiencing!

The Gluteus Medius – Back Muscles Group

The gluteus medius is the muscle towards the side of your butt and just below your hips. There are several exercises you can do which will specifically target this part. Jumping jacks are particularly good at toning this area, and squats can also help you to tone it. With this muscle, injuries can occur if you regularly exercise by running, since the muscle is often weak and has to work harder while running. If you want to avoid injuries while doing cardio, concentrate on exercises to strengthen your gluteus medius.

The Gluteus Maximus

One of the strongest muscles in the human body, the gluteus maximus is responsible for a lot of the movement around your hip, thigh and buttock region. Getting an injury with this particular muscle can make movement very difficult. Working to get it as stronger as possible means that you will have more freedom of movement, not to mention your butt will look great too! The gluteus maximus is the muscle which is located more towards the center of the buttocks, and in order to tone it up, you can do sets of 10-20 lunges and planks. When you exercise by doing lunges, start off by adding some small dumbbells in order to increase resistance and get more out of your workout.

The Gluteus Minimus

Located just below the gluteus maximus, the gluteus minimus is the main muscle which is responsible for making your butt look more perky. While not as strong as the gluteus maximus, toning this muscle will make you see some incredible overall results. Squats are a great way to tone this muscle, particularly if you use barbells and dumbbells during the movement. You can also do hamstring raises which will help to improve the whole area from your gluteus minimus and further down your thighs too.
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December 20, 2019
Butt Exercises for Great Glutes

Butt Exercises for Great Glutes

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Great glutes can be yours with some effort. Here are some great butt exercises to help you get the shapely “buns of steel” you’re hoping for..

Squats

Squats are butt exercises that do a great job of sculpting your rear end. When you do a squat you engage your sit muscles but don’t actually sit down. You can engage your muscles by doing reps of squats and also by slowing down every time you get ready to sit down throughout your day. Hold for five seconds before sitting and you’ll feel it in your behind.

For extra intensity, do squats with a resistance band in your hands and anchored under your feet or do squats while holding dumbbells, too. Another great squat exercise is to do jumping squats.

Cycling

Riding a stationary bike, going to spin class, or riding your bike outdoors will all help you tone your butt. Exercises in the pool that involve pedaling motions will help as well.

Hiking

Hiking is great for your glutes because you’ll be walking up and down hilly terrain and working your butt. Exercises that are varied such as hiking, are much more effective than walking on even terrain.

Kick Boxing

Kick boxing is a high energy way of exercising butt muscles, legs, and your whole body, really. This is cardio with a kick! Kick boxing can be excellent as a weight loss method and for toning and strengthening.

Rebounding

Rebounders are mini trampolines and the jumping motion can do great things for reducing the size of and tightening your gluteus maximus.

Step Classes and Step Climber or Elliptical

Stepping up and down with a platform can be a fun class to take and stepping can do great things for your butt. Exercise that requires any sort of climbing can help you get your butt in great shape.

Taking the stairs is a great idea, too, as often as possible. If you work or live in a high rise building, try to avoid taking the elevator wherever possible. Instead of spending all your gym time on the treadmill, consider using the elliptical and stair climbers, too, as they’ll do great things for your lower body.

Bottom line..

In conclusion, if you want a shapely bottom, there are dozens of different exercises you can work into your routine to help you reach your goals. Don’t focus however on the leg exercises and butt exercises alone. Spot reducing doesn’t really work. Exercise your whole body and you will see a difference in how your butt looks.

Reach your best shape with this group of great Butt Exercises.

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March 28, 2012