Guide to Butt Exercises
What
Are Butt Muscles?
The
gluteal muscles, more commonly called the butt muscles, are a group of
three muscles. This includes the small, medium and large muscles that
form the buttocks. The biggest muscle in this group is called the gluteus
maximus.
Gluteus
Maximus, Medius, Minimus Muscles
The
gluteus maxiumus is the large butt muscle that spans our rear end. This
area is sometimes called the "glutes". The gluteus maxiumus
helps straighten the leg behind us, and helps us to stand up from a sitting
position. The main function of the gluteus medius (located above the gluteus
maximus) and the glutus minimus (below the gluteus maxiumus) is to keep
the pelvis steady. We use these butt muscles when we walk up slopes, climb
stairs or stand from a sitting position.
Butt
Shape and Fat
Fat
location, especially lower body fat, is affected by gender. Women typically
accumulate fat in the butt and thigh area (at least until menopause) while
men accumulate more fat in the abdominal area.
What
To Do to Reduce Lower Body Fat
If
you are overweight, you need to combine your butt exercises with a healthy,
lower-calorie diet. Exercise helps to tone the muscles and make the area
appear leaner, but only a calorie-controlled diet reduces excess fat.
List of Fitness Exercises
Abdominal
Exercises
Upper Abdominal Curl - Knee
Abdominal Crunches - Abdominal Tilt
Lower Abdominal Pelvic Tilt - Side
Abdominal Lift
Back Exercises - Knee
Squeezes - Upper Back Curl - Spinal
Twist
Butt Exercises - Butt
Crossovers - Butt Raises - Butt
Lifts - Pelvic Lift
Push Up Exercises - Simple
Push-Ups - Advanced Push-Ups
Stretches - Ab
Stretch - Butt Stretch - Hip
- Groin - Hamstring
Thigh Exercises - Hamstring
- Thigh Crunch - Thigh
Squeeze - Crossover
Quadriceps Exercises - Quads
Extensions - Quads Lunges - Quads
Squats
Squats Exercises - Squat
Exercise - Wall Squats Exercises
Leg Exercises - Leg
Stretch - Back Leg Stretch - Side
Leg Stretch
Crunches - Upper
Ab Crunch - Lower Ab Crunch - Side
Ab Crunch
Curls Exercises - Ab
Curl Exercise - Lower Ab Curl - Side
Curls
Sit Up Exercises - Sit-Ups
- Extended Arm Sit-Ups - Folded-Arm
Sit-Ups
Leg Raise Exercises
Lying - Standing
- Side Leg - Back
Leg - Double Leg - Knee
Raise
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