Don't have time to do a hour workout? That's ok. This is a butt busting workout that only takes 16 minutes. Do it in the morning before work or right before bed. This is the one time it's great to be a TIGHT ASS. ;)
The truth is we all don't always have enough time in the day to do a full workout. Does that mean we are going to miss out on getting our butt in shape? NO, WAY! I sometimes only have a few minutes a day to workout. So what do I do? I add this quick workout at the beginning of my morning or before bed. Then if I find time to do more great and if not atleast I know I got my BUTT in shape.
Your Trainer,
Michelle
HOW OFTEN TO DO THIS WORKOUT:
This can be done every other day.
HOW TO DO THIS WORKOUT:
Go through this routine 2 times! If you have more time then hit it again. Every Exercise last 1 minute and for single legs it's a minute on each leg.
Hip Lifts on the Ball
(No ball needed if you don't have one)
- Lie down and place the heels on the ball, keeping the legs straight.
- Squeeze the glutes and lift the hips up until the body is in a straight line.
- Keep the hands on the floor for more balance if needed.
- Release the hips down, barely touching the floor, and repeat 1 minutes.
Note: If you don't have a ball use your sofa or chair.
Sumo Squat to Stand
- Gently step both feet onto the balance board.
- Holding your toes.
- Straighten your legs as much as you can without losing the natural arch in your spine. (In other words, if your back rounds, you've gone too far.) Move at a slow pace.
- Repeat for 1 minute
Single-Leg Dumbbell Straight-Leg Deadlift on Balance Board
(No board needed if you don't have one)
- Using an overhand grip, hold a pair of dumbbells at arm's length next to your sides.
- Stand with left foot balancing on the balance board.
- Raise your right foot and, without changing the bend in your left knee, bend at your hips and lower your torso until it's almost parallel to the floor.
- Pause, and return to the starting position.
- Repeat for 1 minute, switch legs, and repeat for another minute
(No board needed if you don't have one)
- Step gently with one foot onto your balance board
- Hold a pair of dumbbells at arm's length at your sides.
- Take a big step to your left and lower your body by pushing your hips backward and bending your left knee.
- As you lower your body, bend forward at your hips and touch the dumbbells to the balance board
- Repeat and then switch to your right leg.
Dumbbell Lunge and Rotation on Balance Board (No board needed if you don't have one)
- Grab a dumbbell and hold it horizontally by its ends, just under your chin.
- Step forward with your right foot gently onto the balance board and lower your body into a lunge. As you lunge, rotate your upper body to the right.
- Repeat all reps on one leg.
- Return to start
- Step forward with your left foot gently onto the balace board and lower your body into a lunge. As you lunge, rotate your upper body to the left.
Note: Too hard to perform the movement. try without a the dumbbell. Don't have a balance board do the same movement without one.
TOOLS:Other workouts to try:
Balance Board Leg Workout
Bikini 8 Week Workout
I just bought a balance board tonight and tried it out for the first time with this workout. It will probably take me a few more times to get used to...I couldn't believe how much of a challenge it added to the exercises...in a good way of course!! :)
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Laura, how exciting. you can also stand on it while doing standing curls, extensions and other arm exercises.
Deletei need to know what best works each muscle group of my butt so i can better isolate each one for more definition my butt is higher and tighter but needs a little tweeking thanks
ReplyDeleteThis routine is great... Do 5 sets of 8 to 10 heavy reps. 10 being the very last rep even possible for you to lift.
Deletewhat would you recommend doing to get rid of cellulite? I am really petite (5'2 105lbs) and dont want to lose weight, I just want to tighten my butt and thighs. I have a flat stomach, great arms, the only problem is my semi jiggly thighs. I do squats and lunges and don't seem to see that much improvement. Is there anything else that you can recommend for adding muscle mass to my butt and thighs? Thank YOu! <3 your blog!
ReplyDeletehttp://lifeplusfitness.blogspot.com/2012/04/healthy-cellulite-solutions.html?m=1 wrote this for you
DeleteThis was a good workout! I repeated the routine three times, and just an hour later I can start to feel the sore muscles. :)
ReplyDeleteThats great
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