How to Firm your Bum

How to Firm Your Bum

Whether you're at the beginner, intermediate, or advanced level, here are three moves to help you get a toned tush.


Deadlift Squat

Stand with feet wider than hip-width apart, holding a 5-pound dumbbell in each hand at inner tighs.
Bend both knees 90 degrees, coming into a squats, lowering weights toward the floor.
Do not let your knees go past your toes.
Stand and repeat.
Complete 4 sets of 15 reps.




Couch Bridge

Lie on the floor and place your feet hip-width apart on a couch or bench, knees bent between 70 and 90 degrees.
Press into heels and drive hips toward the ceiling.
Drop your hips and repeat. Work up to 3 sets of 15 reps.

Lateral Step-Up

Standing with your right side facing a step bench, hold a 5-pound weight in each hand in front of your thighs.
Step up onto the bench sideways with your right foot and squeeze your glutes for a count of 3, then step down. Repeat for a total of 15 times on each side and work up to 3 sets.