3 butt exercises to make your butt look better

At Skincare.com, skin isn't the only thing we want to keep in perfect shape. From a well-balanced diet rich in superfoods, to tightening and toning our muscles, health and fitness are on par with our favorite skin care regimes and foods - especially since sweating can benefit the skin by relieving mental stress and promoting a good night's sleep. Ahead, we will share three glute exercises curated by our friend, personal trainer Brianna Sky from @BSKYFITNESSto firm, tighten and tone the appearance of our buttocks.

LUNCH WITH BUTT RECOMMENDATION

Glute kick lunges can not only work your back muscles, but also strengthen your leg muscles! To perform a glute kick lunge, lunge forward with your right leg until your knee forms a 90° angle - make sure your knee is aligned with the top of your foot as a knee lunge can harm your body - bend your left leg down at the same time (as with a normal lunge). Then lift your left foot off the ground and push back. Repeat this movement fourteen more times, and then switch legs. Do three sets of fifteen reps per leg (thirty total) and be sure to take rest/water breaks between sets. 

SUMO squats

Like impulse squats, sumo squats - slower - read: more exaggerated - plie-like squats that can target the outer thighs, quads, and glutes. To perform a sumo squat, stand with your feet slightly wider than hip-width apart and point your toes outward. With your hands clasped in front of your chest, lean forward slightly and slowly squat down until your knees form a 90° angle. Now slowly stand up and squeeze your buttocks at the top before squatting down again. Repeat this movement fourteen more times before taking a break in the water and resting for thirty seconds. When the break is over, do two more sets of fifteen sumo squats.

One-legged glute bridge

Like a glute facelift, glute bridges are a great way to work your glutes and lift and tone your glutes. Similar to single leg stances, single leg glute bridge can target both the right and left side of the body using the entire body weight - in other words: single leg glute bridge can be more challenging. To perform a one-leg glute bridge, start by lying on your back with your arms at your sides and bending your knees in an upward motion, as in the picture above. Then lift your left leg off the ground and straighten it out. Once you are in this position, lift your hips and lift the seat up and down. Repeat this exercise fourteen more times before moving on to the right leg. After you've completed your first set, take a short break in the water before getting back into the saddle and do two more sets of fifteen times on each leg (thirty total).

Editor's note: After your workout, be sure to wash your skin with a cleanser for your specific skin type from head to toe, and then apply moisturizer and body lotion. And of course, if you're exercising outside, make sure you're wearing a Broad Spectrum SPF of 30 or more!

ICYMI:

Part I: 3 exercises for strong and sexy arms

Part II: 3 leg exercises to make your legs look toned 

Part IV: 3 simple exercises for a strong core 

Part V: Home exercises for the back to help improve posture