Butt Busters

Want a really great exercise that lifts that bootie?  This is it!  It's a great move for the butt and back of the legs!  You can use a chair (without wheels), a bench, a step or even a stack of books against a wall (so they don't move).  You could also do them on the floor if you'd like.  

Start by laying on your back next to something you can incline your foot.

Place one heel on the something like a chair, raise the other leg up in the air.  While keeping your arms at your side, push through the heel on the chair, squeeze your butt and raise it up in the air as far as you can and then bring it back down.  Try not to bring it all the way down to the floor.  Do your reps all on one side and then switch to the other side.

To add difficulty, raise your arms up in the air over your shoulders.  This will engage the core as well!  It's a win win!