Best Bum Exercises

If you are looking to improve the way your physique looks from the back side, weight lifting should most definitely be a part of your plan.

Far too many women make the mistake of thinking that they can cardio away all the excess fat that is on their bum, which will then leave them looking shapely and attractive.

Unfortunately, this isn't quite the case. The issue here is that while the cardio can definitely help you remove some of the fat, it is definitely not going to reshape your bottom and give it a new appearance; one that's curvier.

Weigh training is instead what is going to do that.

Here are the main exercises to concentrate on.

Bum-To-The-Ground Squats

Squats, while probably not one of your favorite exercises, should most definitely be included in any person's workout program that is hoping to improve the looks of their lower body. Working the quads, hamstrings, glutes, inner thighs, and core muscles, it really is a complete workout in itself.

The mistake most people make though when it comes to performing squats is not going down sufficiently enough. Those last few inches are what will really target the area you're going for when it comes to the bum and will change your appearance the most.

Shorting yourself and only going to ninety degrees is only allowing you to benefit from half the results you could be.

One note of caution though, if you do already have knee pain present, you'll need to be especially careful when doing these as they can cause issues for some individuals.

Lunges

Lunges are another great exercises for targeting the glutes as each time your press back up to the starting position you'll really call into play this muscle, along with the quads as well. Be sure when doing these that the knee tracks directly over the toe as this will ensure that you reduce the risk of experiencing knee pain.

Additionally, keep in mind that the closer you step to your standing leg, the more you will work your quad, while the further you step away, the more you will target the glute. Adjust your stance accordingly.

Split-Squats

Split squats are another fantastic exercise for those of you who really want to push your barrier. To perform this exercise, stand a few feet in front of a bench or a chair and place one foot behind you on it. Then, holding either a pair of dumbbells beneath you or else a barbell across your back, bend the leg your weight is primarily resting on as low as you can go.

Pause at the bottom for a second and then rise back up once again. That will complete one rep, so continue on for 8-10 and then switch legs.

Stiff-Legged Deadlift

Finally the last exercise you'll want to do is a stiff-legged deadlift. This one works the hamstrings, the glutes, as well as the lower back, and is a great compound movement.

To do this one you simply place a barbell (or a set of dumbbells) down by your feet with your feet about shoulder width apart. From there, bend over, grasping the barbell and while keeping legs straight, rise up into the standing position once again.

Keep in mind while doing this you want your back to remain straight to prevent any type of back pain from occurring.

So, next time you're on the cardio machine trying to ‘work off your bum', consider moving your workout to the weights. That's where you're really going to get the results you're looking for.