Having a strong butt is really, really important.
That’s becauseknee pain is often traced back to weak hips and glutes.
So targeting these areas and focusing on strengthening your hips, thighs, and butt can help prevent pains.
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So working on your backside can help lead to improvements in future workouts.
So add any (or all!)
of these bodyweight butt moves below to your regular strength routine.
Shift weight to left and extend right leg to right with foot pointed.
Lift right leg up and over, creating a semi-circle, lowering on a diagonal behind left leg.
Retrace the circle with right foot.
That’s one rep. Do two sets of 10 reps on each side.
Press through left heel to lift hips a few inches off mat.
Pause, then slowly return hips to mat.
Do two sets of 10 reps on each side.
Do two sets of 10 reps on each side.
Push through heels, lifting hips in air and reach right arm up and over.
Pause, then lower to return to start.
Alternate sides with each rep. Do two sets of 10 reps on each side.
Reverse the movement, jumping to the left, landing on the left foot with right hand forward.
Do as many reps as you might in 30 seconds, rest, then repeat one more time.
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