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.

Do Squats Make Your Butt Bigger?

Published Oct,18 2017 | By Beth Rifkin

Squats do effectively train the muscles of the butt, but you need proper form and adequate resistance to get results.

How to Do a Dumbbell Side Squat

Published Sep,06 2011 | By Beth Rifkin

Along with strengthening your lower body for sports and general fitness, squats help you move through everyday activities. Picking up something from the floor, lifting heavy boxes and even sitting in a chair all require movements that are executed when performing squats.

Exercise Machines to Build Bigger Glutes

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Beth Rifkin

Along with being aesthetically appealing, a well-defined, strong butt helps you to move with greater speed, agility and power. Building up your butt requires training all three muscle heads of the glutes: the gluteus minimus, gluteus medius and gluteus maximus, the largest muscle in your body.