7 ways to get a better butt, fast

Okay, let’s be honest. We all want to get a better butt. Something perky, firm and a little on the round side. A bum that would make J-Lo and Kim Kardashian sob into their cereal out of sheer jealousy.
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It’s a nice thought, isn’t it? Especially when some of us are rocking a derrière more reminiscent of a pancake than a juicy pair of peaches. Fear not, ladies, we have the five steps you can take to help you get closer to scoring the bigger buttocks of your dreams...
BETTER BUM CHEAT #1: Squats
One of the best exercises to make your buttocks bigger, it’s no wonder squats are such a big deal when it comes to toning your bum. Just like any other muscle in your body, the muscles in your behind need to work hard to get bigger and stronger. Squats are a great way to activate the muscles in your buttocks (your glutes) and tone and firm them as you work. To get the most out of your squats, make sure you’re squatting in an upright position (not leaning too forward or too far back) and that your heels stay flat on the ground the whole time.
BETTER BUM CHEAT #2: USRF treatments
This incredible treatment uses a combination of low frequency and ultrasound to target fat underneath the skin, plus radiofrequency to transform skin texture (aka cellulite). bh’s Sophie swears by this treatment for a firmer, more lifted backside. After eight weekly sessions at Body Sculpting Clinics (bodysculptingclinics.com.au) her skin appeared tighter and cellulite was practically non-existent. To find out more and book a free consultation, click here.
BETTER BUM CHEAT #3: Butt masks
Yes, you read that correctly. Butt masks are the latest trend to hit the beauty world – and we’re here for it! BAWDY’s Shake It Firming & Illuminating Butt Mask ($14, mecca.com.au) helps to sculpt, contour and tone your butt, with minimal effort on your part. Simply apply to your clean, dry behind and leave on for 10-15 minutes, then remove and rub in any excess formula. It’ll leave you with an instant glow and a smoother appearance.
BETTER BUM CHEAT #4: The kickback
Not only will this exercise lift your buttocks, but it will also strengthen your legs as well. Position yourself on all fours and kick your right leg out straight behind you at a 45-degree angle to the floor. Repeat these kicks for around one minute, or until you reach 50 before swapping legs.
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BETTER BUM CHEAT #3: Take the stairs
Don’t have time to get to the gym for a bootylicious workout, but keen to get moving? Find a flight of stairs that you can call your own for half an hour and use your legs to power up each step. The repetition will awaken the muscles in your calves, thighs and your bum. Once you reach the top of the stairs, take it easy on the way down (this can be your break) before taking on another flight.
BETTER BUM CHEAT #4: Squeeze really tight
Just because you’re at work and perched at your desk all day, it doesn’t mean can’t work on building up your butt. Just like how Kegel exercises (pelvic floor contractions) are inconspicuous to the people around you, squeezing your bum muscles should only make your body move up and down off your chair very slightly. Aim to do 20 every hour or so – or an easy way to remember is to squeeze your butt muscles 10 times every time you have a sip of water.
BETTER BUM CHEAT #5: Lunges
If you don’t like running but want to strengthen your leg and bum muscles, lunges are perfect. To start, simply step forward with your right leg and bend your knee forward to follow your foot. Your knee should be perfectly vertical over your foot. If your knee isn’t in a perfect line with your foot when you’ve lunged forward, adjust your foot. Keep your back leg straight and the back foot as straight forward as possible. If it turns out to the side a little, that’s okay too. You should feel your bum muscles activate when you’re in this pose. If you don’t feel much of a burn then check that you’re doing it correctly. Try walking lunges if you want to turn up the intensity; starting by performing a regular lunge pose and then turning every step after that into a lunge pose, too. Hold each lunge for around 10 seconds to really activate your leg and bum muscles.
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232 Member Comments
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I have changed my mind since I last posted. I will do anything for a lunge , squat, stair run at home during this time at the moment.
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Love all the workouts couldn’t justify the cheats I would feel guilty I’m not doing an actual movement
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Definitely need to tone my butt
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Butt clenches and stairs are my friend
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I like the idea of option #2. Less physical effort involved in my part! Or I guess I could just hit the gym.
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Haha half of these are "cheats". But the ones mentioned like lunges, squats & what the other members mentioned like hip bridges are great but TECHNIQUE is most important.
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Hahaha I can’t imagine squeezing my butt ten times every time I take a sip of water
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Something you do for like half a day then forget about for the rest of forever
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Basically "anyone can do it" but not anyone can DO IT... I know HOW to do it - I've just accepted that I'm not a person who sticks with these types of routines long enough to get results that are worth getting attached to!
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Exactly! It’s a lot of work and remembering and doing just for a butt haha
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A lot of these exercises are included in my regular pilates and barre routines and they definitely work to lift and firm up the old glutes.
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Just need to firm up- exercise, water and dry body brushing would help. Some good exercise tips.
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Also, hip bridges work well for toning your butt!
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Theres so much spam on this page, make it stop!
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I only want my own! Don't favour anyones lol!!
Love the idea of those kickbacks they sound easy!
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I like mine the most. And right now looking good! hahaha....had to test for the first time fake tan, and can not stop admiring the new golden tan! The whole body glowing gold...just mesmerized (is this narcissism haha)
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Omg - BH, please don’t perpetuate these “perfection” myths - we get so much of it in the media that it’s hard, especially for our younger beauties, to feel good about themselves (and I’m sure JLo, and KK have better things to sob in their cereal about than my buttocks - squats or no squats). There are some useful exercise tips here (not sure about the masks and treatments and the spam on this article is excessive - maybe it could be removed?), but can I just say to anyone reading this comment that your butt is perfect already! Really and truly! I’m pretty sure no one needs to feel less secure about how they look from behind. A few extra leg lifts or squats can be a positive thing, but we need to change our perceptions of what beauty is, and to start embracing what we look like right now.
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Well said maggieball!
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A great read and I do need to exercise more.
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The biggest problem I have is consistency and sticking to my exercise routine. Squats and other flute exercises have been the best for shaping my butt.
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An interesting fact: In Brazil, the Butt Lift and Butt augmentation are the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures.
In Australia, UK etc, models on magazine covers are photographed from the front; in Brazil, models are mostly photographed from the back so as to highlight their gorgeous, tightly toned bunda.
I need to the exercises mentioned!
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My butt is nicely toned at present from all the walking (including up and down loads of steps and stairs) I did during my seven week holiday. Mind you, I haven't done any proper exercise during the past month so I'd better get a move on before it starts sagging.
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Sumo squats work really well as well!
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