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.

Pilates position

Exercises to Isolate the Gluteus Minimus

The gluteus minimus is one of the six hip abductors. It starts on your hip bone and extends out to your upper-thigh bone. This muscle is extremely important for hip stabilization, especially when you are balancing on one leg. To keep your gluteus minimus strong, perform hip abduction exercises.

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Doing squats

Hip Abductor Muscles Exercises

Hip abduction is when the upper-leg bone, the femur, is moved out to the side and away from the body. Hip abduction exercises are important because they strengthen the muscles that stabilize the femur into the hip joint. To work the hip abductor muscles, perform the hip abduction exercises one to three times a week.

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