{"id":21503,"date":"2020-10-19T21:02:48","date_gmt":"2020-10-19T21:02:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=21503"},"modified":"2022-12-20T04:53:50","modified_gmt":"2022-12-20T04:53:50","slug":"exercises-to-lift-your-butt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/exercises-to-lift-your-butt\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Exercises to Lift Your Butt and Tone Your Glutes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Finding a butt workout that will sculpt and lift your butt for that perfect peach emoji shape can be tough\u2014there are so many options to choose from! We tapped <\/em>Jessica Nelson, RDN, CPT<\/em><\/a>, to explain exactly which muscles lift the buttocks and her personal trainer-approved exercises to lift your butt.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

Looking for the best butt-lifting exercises for a stronger, more toned booty? Look no further. The six moves below are all you need. Work them into your regular routine or combine them for the ultimate butt-lifting workout. <\/p>\n\n\n

Read on for your complete guide to achieving a toned butt. We\u2019ll cover gluteal anatomy, booty-sculpting insights, and the top exercises to lift your butt.<\/p>\n\n\n

Which Muscles Lift the Buttocks<\/strong>?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

The gluteus medius, gluteus maximus, and gluteus minimus are the three main muscles<\/a> that lift the buttocks and make up the gluteal (butt!) anatomy.<\/p>\n\n\n

1. Gluteus Medius<\/h3>\n\n\n

The gluteus medius<\/em> is located on the upper part of the buttocks. This muscle helps to rotate the hips out and stabilize movement while walking and standing.<\/p>\n\n\n

2. Gluteus Maximus<\/h3>\n\n\n

The gluteus maximus<\/em> is the largest and thickest of the three gluteal muscles and primarily makes up the shape of the buttocks. This large muscle is also important for keeping the upper body erect and supporting hip movements, including climbing.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

3. Gluteus Minimus<\/h3>\n\n\n

The gluteus minimus<\/em> is the smallest of the three gluteal muscles. This muscle works with the medius to help with hip and pelvis motion.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

These three muscles work together to help with everyday functional movements<\/a> that involve rotating, lifting, and stabilizing the lower body. And, of course, the muscles lift the buttocks and help create the shape of your butt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Lift Your Butt<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

Without a doubt, you need to strengthen and build your gluteal muscles up to lift that butt and get a sculpted shape.<\/p>\n\n\n

Here are some quick tips to know before starting your booty-lifting workout:<\/p>\n\n\n\n