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11 Glute Exercises That Strengthen Your Butt

Work that peach.

These 11 trainer-approved glute exercises help you strengthen your booty muscles.
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Butt workouts do more than make your booty look good. Having a strong bum also helps improve posture, reduce back pain, and boost your overall athletic ability, says expert trainer Nikki Kimbrough. Here are 11 staple glute exercises for your lower body days.

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Classic Squats

Trainer Christina Friedman loves a classic squat to work the glutes. “The secret is to squat low, where your thighs go past parallel to the ground,” she says. Hold weights in both hands for added intensity.

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