By adding easily adjustable weights to the glute exercises you’ve employed for years, you’ll go no-holds-barred on your backside—just in time for bikini season. IFBB figure pro Larissa Reis is reaping the rewards from front to back. Swap in these weighted variations to sculpt your own drop-dead derriere. Tip: Adding ankle weights better targets allt hree glute muscles the maximus, medius,and minimus.
By adding easily adjustable weights to the glute exercises you’ve employed for years, you’ll go no-holds-barred on your backside—just in time for bikini season. IFBB figure pro Larissa Reisis reaping the rewards from front to back. Swap in these weighted variations to sculpt your own drop-dead derriere.
Repeat for 2 sets of 20 repetitions each leg.
Tip: This move even works without weights. Just make sure to focus on good form.
Quadruped Hip Lift Crossover
Works: Core, Glutes
Wearing ankle weights, place your left forearm on the floor and right palm on the floor, shoulder-width apart, with your left elbow directly under shoulder. Position your knees hip width on the mat.
Lift your right leg up toward the ceiling, your leg slightly bent. Drop your knee downward crossing it over back of left knee without touching it to the floor.
Repeat for 2 sets of 20 reps each leg.
Bridge to Pelvic Lift
Works: Core, Glutes
Lie on your back with feet hip width and ankles directly under knees. Hold weights at your waist, secured with your hands.