Every time Lady Gaga graces the stage, we are not just in awe of her performance but also her bangin' bod! Have you ever gotten past her abs to witness her Wonder Woman-worthy butt? Everyone wants to know how she makes it defy gravity. The answer is quite simple: targeted exercises.
In the past, Lady Gaga worked with the world-renowned trainer of the stars Harley Pasternak. He previously shared with POPSUGAR three signature moves that she used to build that muscular and toned backside. Those were skater lunges, stiff-legged deadlifts, and the Superman. These are all great moves, but there's more to it, right? A while back, Gaga posted a video of herself doing glute kickbacks that was pulled from her social media account. She also told ABC News that she uses a VersaClimber.
We asked Sarah Chadwell, NASM CPT, about Gaga's workout and any other moves that would help you make a butt as great as the pop star's. "There are so many more targeted exercises like the glute bridge, 'high fashun high kicks' (aka donkey kickbacks), and TRX jump squats that you'll see her doing on her Instagram page for a booty that pops," Chadwell said.
If you've got time to obsess over Lady Gaga's social media like we do, you'll realize that she uses exercises that you probably already know. You just have to be deliberate about using them in addition to a sensible approach to eating and a daily dose of cardio. This combination yields a rear end that melts souls at first sight just like Gaga's. Unquestionably, there are three golden moves you should definitely try: glute bridges, "high fashun high kicks" (as Lady Gaga calls them), and TRX jump squats. Here's why.
Glute bridges are a hinge exercise, and hinge exercises are superior for working your posterior chain. Using glute bridges, you are also working what you typically think of as your core, including your rectus abdominis and erector spinae, though glutes are actually part of your core.
How to Do Glute Bridges:
The name sounds ridiculous, but an ACE study named this exercise as one of the most effective gluteus maximus training techniques. You can do these anywhere — no equipment required unless you want to add a dumbbell.
How to Do Donkey Kickbacks:
Don't think this is all just static moves. You can't forget your cardio. According to Chadwell: "If you are doing TRX jump squats, you are performing one high-intensity set of squats. Use these into your routine and you'll burn fat and boost your booty muscles. Just be sure you have excellent form performing bodyweight squats before you attempt jump squats."
How to Do TRX Jump Squats: