
Keeping your right knee bent foot flexed and core engaged, press your right foot up towards the ceiling, squeezing your glutes as you reach higher. How to: Get into tabletop position, keeping your knees directly under your hips, hands under your shoulders and toes tucked (a). As you kick into gear, make sure to tighten your lower ab muscles and avoid sagging your hips on one side. 2. Donkey KicksĪnother highly targeted move, donkey kicks are a great way to fire up the gluteus maximus (the meatiest muscle in your backside, responsible for movement in the hip and thigh). Bring the right leg back down to the ground, knee bent (d). Then, extend your right leg straight, with your right foot flexed (c). Keeping both knees bent, lift your right leg until your right thigh is parallel to the floor (b). How to: Get into tabletop position with your knees directly under your hips and hands under your shoulders (a). The bent-knee hip extension will give your core and obliques some TLC, too. Just remember to keep your hips square and lifted to get the most out of this exercise. This barre-inspired move, also known as the fire hydrant, will give your glutes, outer thighs, and core some serious sculpting action. RELATED: 5 Better Ways to Sculpt a Stronger Butt 7 Glute Exercises to Tone Your Booty 1. Dirty Dog

While they don’t require explosive movements like some squat variations, the high reps, pulses and balance moves are guaranteed to make it burn. But don’t be fooled, these seven moves, demonstrated by Daily Burn trainers, will still whip your rear into shape. Single-leg lifts, lateral lunges, and donkey kicks are just a few glute exercises that can help get your booty in gear without getting low. The revered functional movement is great for building strength, improving mobility and sculpting a curved physique, but it’s not the only exercise that can do the trick. If you’re not a fan of squats, or due to knee issues, don’t feel comfortable dropping low, there’s still hope for your derriere.
