Moves Guaranteed to Get You Your Best Butt Ever

Contrary to popular belief, your abs aren't the only group of muscles that have a major effect on total body strength and power. Your glutes are among the strongest muslces in your body and they play a huge role in overall fitness, too. Yet, despite their importance, they are often overlooked and under-trained.

<

>

The butt is a powerful tool. The muscles in our backsides help with everything from climbing stairs to running marathons and that's just the beginning. Our gluteal muscles--The gluteus maximus, medius and minimus--are three of the most critical muscles that keep humans standing upright. Without those muscles, we wouldn't be able to walk or maintain balance--and heavy lifting, forget about it.

Click Here to see the Complete List of Moves for Your Best Butt

It is imperative, then, that we make an effort to strengthen and fortify these muscles. If total body fitness and proficiency at everyday tasks isn't enough motivation, these 9 exercises will tone your behind and have your butt looking better than ever. How's that for incentive?

Click Here to see the Original Story on The Active Times

-Diana Gerstacker, The Active Times

More Content from The Active Times:
11 Stretches You Should Never Do Before a Workout (Plus Replacements!)
6 Worthless Exercises You Probably Do
Why Morning is the Best Time For Exercise
The Secret To Creating an Exercise Routine You'll Actually Stick With
Energy-Boosting Superfoods: What to Eat Before and After Exercise