Get a Firm, Tight Butt in 3 Moves

Whether you're at the beginner, intermediate, or advanced level, Chris Santos, personal trainer at The Gym in New York City, has three moves to help you get a toned tush.

Beginner Moves

Deadlift Squat

  • Stand with feet wider than hip-width apart, holding a 5-pound dumbbell in each hand at inner thighs.
  • Bend both knees 90 degrees, coming into a squat, lowering weights toward the floor.
  • Do not let your knees go past your toes.
  • Stand and repeat.
  • Complete 4 sets of 15 reps.

Couch Bridge

  • Lie on the floor and place your feet hip-width apart on a couch or bench, knees bent between 70 and 90 degrees.
  • Press into heels and drive hips toward the ceiling.
  • Drop your hips and repeat. Work up to 3 sets of 15 reps.

Lateral Step-Up

  • Standing with your right side facing a step bench, hold a 5-pound weight in each hand in front of your thighs.
  • Step up onto the bench sideways with your right foot and squeeze your glutes for a count of 3, then step down. Repeat for a total of 15 times on each side and work up to 3 sets.

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