Lower Body Exercises: Get a Bigger Butt and Tighter Thighs

Exercises like pelvic thrusts and hip rotations are key to getting a bigger, rounder butt and tighter inner thighs. Learn how to strengthen hip flexors to alleviate back pain and explore movements that can help you eliminate saddlebags.

Which Is Better to Give Me a Smaller Butt & Thighs: Running or Stairs?

Published Jul,26 2011 | By Amanda Hynes

Discover how combining running and stair climbing can help you achieve a slimmer lower body. Learn about the benefits of toning smaller thighs and butt, and get tips on the best exercises to try.

Amanda Hynes has more than 10 years of professional experience in fitness and wellness. Her fitness column appears in the weekly publication, "The Red Springs Citizen." She is an avid runner and a certified pilates and yoga instructor who enjoys sharing her enthusiasm for fitness with others. Hynes graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in foods and nutrition.