This isn’t your average walking workout.
Surprise: Your average walk won’t do much to strengthen your butt.
Instead, the work is mostly in your quads and hamstrings.
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(If weight loss is your goal, try thisultimate walking workout.)
What you’ll need:Apair of walking shoesand open space.
C.Swing the left leg forward and to the left to the step on the left foot.
Do 25 steps to each side, alternating legs.
B.Lift right foot, flexed, to take a large side step to right.
E.Step left foot next to right.
Do 12 reps; repeat the walking butt exercise with left side facing front.
D.Bring right leg forward into a lunge; repeat on that side.
Do 25 reps per leg, alternating sides.
Simultaneously bend right elbow 90 degrees, bringing it across body toward left knee.
(Swing left elbow back to counterbalance.)
B.Hold for 1 count, then lower left foot to step forward.
Repeat with right leg.
(More:The Best Yoga-Inspired Moves for a Strong Butt)