For a wow booty and toned thighs, you need one simple slimmer: the squat.
Your coach:Kim Lyons, celeb trainer and coauthor ofYour Body, Your Life.
The plan:Mix and match.
Bangin' butt and thighs to follow!
Watch the videoto get step-by-step instructions and tips.
The Perfect Squat
First let’s learn how to perfect your form with these tips from Kim.
Get grounded:Position feet shoulder-width apart and slightly turned out with your weight on heels.
You should be able to wiggle toes.
Open up:Place hands behind head.
Lift chest, and draw shoulders back and down.
Stay in line:Keep a neutral spine without arching your back; engage your stomach.
Squat until thighs are parallel to floor, then lift both heels (as shown).
Lower heels for 1 rep. Repeat.
Return to start for 1 rep. Repeat.
works butt, thighs
Soccer Sculptor
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, hands on hips.
Switch sides to complete 1 rep. Repeat.
Bicycle Buffer
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, hands behind head.
Squat, then stand, lifting left knee across body (as shown) toward right elbow at center.
Switch sides to complete 1 rep. Repeat.
works butt, thighs, abs, obliques
Get-Lean Lift
Stand with feet hip-width apart.
Squat deeply, extending arms behind torso.
Hold for 1 count, then return to start.
Switch sides to complete 1 rep. Repeat.
Maintain back and butt contact with wall as you lift left knee toward chest (as shown).
Switch leg to complete 1 rep. Repeat.
