Intense butt workout, low impact - Suggestions?

Violet · 03-07-12, 06:21 PM

My butt is flat! One of my goals is to perk it up and make it bigger. I am looking for really good and seriously intense butt workouts that are also low impact. I own some equipment like dumbbells, a barbell, ball, and a few steps.

What videos do you recommend?

Kyra · 03-07-12, 08:58 PM

I recommend this. I was basically looking for an improvement in performance from this, and was pleasantly surprised to see, well, visible changes, too. I never had much of a butt before I did the program, but I do now!

runnermom · 03-07-12, 09:56 PM

Thanks for that article Kyra. I have been wanting to strengthen my glutes to help an injury I have and this program sounds perfect. How long did you do each phase?

naturallove · 03-08-12, 06:59 AM

Kyra-That is an excellent article, thank you so much. I really like Bret's approach very much and it makes sense. I'm recovering from surgery now, but I want to talk to my outpatient PT (when I get there) about optimal glute activation when the time comes.

ETA: Moderators, this thread probably should be in GD, no?

Kyra · 03-08-12, 07:40 AM

runnermom, I'd say I did each phase for at least 3 - 4 weeks, IIRC. I didn't rush and moved on when it felt right to do so, meaning it felt like I was starting to overextend the exercises as presented.

naturallove, I think it's a great extension of PT. For me the program dovetailed well with post PT activities for an IT Band issue.

Debbie S. · 03-08-12, 10:59 AM

NL, I hope your recovery goes smoothly!

Bret has a book coming out:

http://www.amazon.com/Strong-Curves-...1175900&sr=8-1

I do like the fact that he stresses NOT to skip a phase, which is a natural tendency for some.

Violet · 03-09-12, 05:45 PM

Thank you Kyra! That looks like really good advice. I've been doing the bridge with my son on my lap, to keep him entertained while I exercise at home. I'm going to add a new routine to do at home on my Jefit app on my Android.

How about videos? I've been browsing and looking at a few. What do you think? Are they good for lifting and making a round butt? Are they low impact?

Cathe's Butts and Guts, Gym Style Legs, Pyramid Lower Body
Callanetics
The Firm's Standing Legs
Powerstrike

Violet · 03-13-12, 11:59 AM

Does no one have any video suggestions or comments on videos in my last post? I made this thread asking for video suggestions, and I appreciate Kyra's suggestion very much, but I would also still like some suggestions for videos.

runnermom · 03-14-12, 08:45 AM

Tracie Long just came out with a new one Figure 30:Butt that is supposed to be good. However there are a few high impact moves that you can modify. Also tonique mat has a nice long bridgework section if you can stand it. Hope this helps.

hulabug1 · 03-14-12, 01:59 PM

I just ordered Cathe's Butts and Guts as I've read some really good reviews about it and I, too, wanted a good butt/lower body workout- plus, I might be crazy but, I LOVE firewalkers and this dvd has them

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03-07-12, 06:21 PM
Violet Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC	Intense butt workout, low impact - Suggestions? My butt is flat! One of my goals is to perk it up and make it bigger. I am looking for really good and seriously intense butt workouts that are also low impact. I own some equipment like dumbbells, a barbell, ball, and a few steps. What videos do you recommend?

03-07-12, 08:58 PM
Kyra Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: South Jersey	I recommend this. I was basically looking for an improvement in performance from this, and was pleasantly surprised to see, well, visible changes, too. I never had much of a butt before I did the program, but I do now! __________________ The Grim Reaper catches us all. But when he catches me the son-of-a-bitch is going to be hunched over, wheezing and gasping for breath! Certified Bulletproof Athlete

03-07-12, 09:56 PM
runnermom Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Utah	Thanks for that article Kyra. I have been wanting to strengthen my glutes to help an injury I have and this program sounds perfect. How long did you do each phase?

03-08-12, 06:59 AM
naturallove Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Virginia	Kyra-That is an excellent article, thank you so much. I really like Bret's approach very much and it makes sense. I'm recovering from surgery now, but I want to talk to my outpatient PT (when I get there) about optimal glute activation when the time comes. ETA: Moderators, this thread probably should be in GD, no?

03-08-12, 07:40 AM
Kyra Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: South Jersey	runnermom, I'd say I did each phase for at least 3 - 4 weeks, IIRC. I didn't rush and moved on when it felt right to do so, meaning it felt like I was starting to overextend the exercises as presented. naturallove, I think it's a great extension of PT. For me the program dovetailed well with post PT activities for an IT Band issue. __________________ The Grim Reaper catches us all. But when he catches me the son-of-a-bitch is going to be hunched over, wheezing and gasping for breath! Certified Bulletproof Athlete

03-08-12, 10:59 AM
Debbie S. VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	NL, I hope your recovery goes smoothly! Bret has a book coming out: http://www.amazon.com/Strong-Curves-...1175900&sr=8-1 I do like the fact that he stresses NOT to skip a phase, which is a natural tendency for some. __________________ Laughter is the best medicine. Have you had your daily dose? Walking is Nature's Prozac! Don't let anyone judge you! It's your workout. Sylwia Don't Compare Yourself to somebody else. BE YOUR BEST! Chalene Johnson A Spark of Hope In memory of: Michael Sparkman October 11th, 2001-October 21st, 2008 Hope Fimiani August 26th, 2006-October 13th, 2008

03-09-12, 05:45 PM
Violet Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC	Thank you Kyra! That looks like really good advice. I've been doing the bridge with my son on my lap, to keep him entertained while I exercise at home. I'm going to add a new routine to do at home on my Jefit app on my Android. How about videos? I've been browsing and looking at a few. What do you think? Are they good for lifting and making a round butt? Are they low impact? Cathe's Butts and Guts, Gym Style Legs, Pyramid Lower Body Callanetics The Firm's Standing Legs Powerstrike

03-13-12, 11:59 AM
Violet Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC	Does no one have any video suggestions or comments on videos in my last post? I made this thread asking for video suggestions, and I appreciate Kyra's suggestion very much, but I would also still like some suggestions for videos.

03-14-12, 08:45 AM
runnermom Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Utah	Tracie Long just came out with a new one Figure 30:Butt that is supposed to be good. However there are a few high impact moves that you can modify. Also tonique mat has a nice long bridgework section if you can stand it. Hope this helps.

03-14-12, 01:59 PM
hulabug1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rosemount, MN	I just ordered Cathe's Butts and Guts as I've read some really good reviews about it and I, too, wanted a good butt/lower body workout- plus, I might be crazy but, I LOVE firewalkers and this dvd has them