"This is a great move because it works your balance and engages your glutes. I usually make my clients do this exercise at the beginning of the workout to make a connection with the glutes, so that when we do squats or lunges, the glutes work 100 percent. It focuses on the insertion point of the glute and hamstring, making this move a true butt-lifter exercise."
- Stand upright with all your weight in your left foot, abs engaged and chest lifted.
- Once you feel comfortable standing on one leg, reach straight down until you touch either the ground or the tip of your toes.
- Let your standing leg bend a bit to emphasize the area between your glute and your hamstrings. While you are heading down, make sure to push your hips back while keeping your shoulder blades together. This will help to keep your back straight.
- Freeze for one second to focus on your glute muscles.
- Come up while squeezing your butt.
- Keep your glute tight until it is time to do the next repetition.
- Do 15 repetitions of this exercise on each side.
