Get a Firm, Tight Butt in 3 Moves

Intermediate Moves

• Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a 5-pound dumbbell in each hand at inner thighs.
• Bend knees 30 degrees, coming into a shallow squat.
• Keep your back straight as you bend forward from the hips, lowering weights toward the floor.
• Squeeze your glutes and slowly stand.
• Complete 3 sets of 15.

• Lie on floor and place your feet hip-width apart on a couch or bench, knees bent 70 to 90 degrees.
• Extend left leg, pointing toes.
• Press into your right foot and lift hips toward the ceiling.
• Complete 3 sets of 15 reps, then repeat on opposite side.

• Stand with your right side facing a step bench, holding a 5-pound dumbbell in each hand in front of your thighs.
• Step up sideways onto the bench with your right foot, then lift your left leg 45 degrees to the side, toes pointed.
• Hold for 3 counts.
• Step down and repeat for a total of 15 reps.
• Switch sides.
• Do 3 sets.