How to Firm up your Butt

Prevention's 60-Second Solutions

Squats are tried and true butt and thigh toners, but you can speed up results with these simple variations from Mike Monroe, a certified personal trainer in New York City.

Studies show that easy adjustments such as a wider stance or a greater range of motion can activate up to twice as many muscle fibers for faster firming.

Instead of keeping your legs hip-width apart, adjust yourself so that your feet are wider than usual.

You can also add jump to wake up key fibers that will crank up your metabolism. Try this squat and jump, just squat down like usual, sitting back and trying to touch heels with hands. Then stand up. Do this four times, then, instead of standing on the next move jump three to six inches off the floor. Do this sequence three times.

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