5 Trainers Share Their Favourite Butt Exercises
5 Fierce Trainers Share Their All-Time Favourite Butt Exercises
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For Tabor, it's all about those hip thrusts. She explained that a deadlift can feel daunting because, if it's done improperly or with too much weight, your back can carry a lot of the load. "But with the hip thrust, you're supported, grounded on the floor; your back doesn't take the load; your butt, hamstrings, and quads get worked — and it feels really safe for newbies," Tabor said. "On top of that, this move hits your glutes like no other." Specifically, during the hardest part of the move — when your glutes are shortened — your butt is forced to carry the weight. It can also work your hamstrings and quads, depending on the placement of your feet.
Tabor noted that there are a lot of variations on the hip thrust. You can also increase the weight and decrease your reps to focus on strength, or do the opposite, carrying less weight in order to pump your hips for more reps. Here are the basics to get you started.