(12-06-2013, 07:07 PM)Summerglow Wrote: that's a bummer that machine won't work for the butt. I really don't have access to a gym.
I know, it's a bummer! But, if you really have no way of having access to a gym, the one way you can still have an effective workout for building your glutes while at home would be to buy a barbell with weight plates. This way you can do lot of great glute exercises such as squats, deadlifts, walking lunges, good mornings, glute bridges, step ups, hip thrusts, etc in your home! All of these can be done with a barbell, and you will be able to stack the amount of weight that you need.
OR you could buy a home gym (which is expensive!) such as this one
http://www.fitnessfactoryoutlet.com/stor...4AodKBEAQQ but this is limited to only the leg press and a cable, with which you can do kick backs and pull throughs, but that is about it for the glutes. Personally, if I had no way of accessing a gym, I would buy a barbell, the weight plates (45lb, 10lb, and 5lb), 5, 7, 10, 15, and 30 lb dumbells, and if I had enough money I would also buy the Smith Machine (like this more affordable one:
http://www.thebenchpress.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=64&cPath=22#.Ublt6pz7Afg not sure of the quality though, you might want to do your research on that). This will help you to keep good form for your squats, and you can do stationary lunges with this if you do not have the space to do walking lunges. The Smith Machine is your friend when it comes to heavy free weights. And, since you'd be using all free weights for your exercises, I would recommend a lifting belt! Oh and definitely workout gloves. NEVER skip out on this.
(13-06-2013, 12:59 AM)Miss Vanity Wrote: Gotta say it, AMAZING results! It's nice to see that after all the hard work. I'd like my butt to get bigger too, so I'm working out...but it prolly won't perk up THAT much since I just have 10lbs dumbells. I'll see what happens after a while though, still trying to lose weight too.
Again good job!
Thanks Miss Vanity! It's good that you have realistic expectations with what tools you are using. Good luck with your booty journey, and keep us updated on your progress!
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Here's a little motivation for today...
I actually have not needed it until recently, I have occasionally (actually, almost always with my V-Squat and the Leg Press) find my lower back hurting afterwards and the next day, so I have asked around and I was advised to try them. So, as you can see I only hurt my back with certain exercises, you will only want to use the belt for those exercises and let your core get stronger with the other exercises that do not put too much stress on your core. The reason I say this is because the downfall of people who wear the belt for EVERYTHING is that their core gets weaker and that's just-- no good. And awesome that you already have a barbell and weight plates! Oh and I forgot to add that you will probably want to buy a barbell pad if you don't already have one. This is to protect your neck/spine from the heavy barbell resting on it. I do not do my barbell walking lunges without it!
So yeah for your case, you should probably try to strengthen your core while you lift the lighter weights when you start off. You will naturally progress to strengthen your core. You've got the idea, girl! Good luck and keep us posted!!
