Do you have a nice bum?

[Melliferous]

My bum looks a bit like it's melting, or perhaps making an escape attempt by sliding down my legs.

What's the most effective way to get a nice toned bum? I walk loads every day but that's clearly not enough. Does the answer involve one million squats?

Mines in the best shape its been for quite some time ( I'm 46) but I think thats due to walking to and from work (4 miles) everyday and doing a strenuous cleaning job. Been doing both for about a year and really noticed the difference.

I have a big bum, always have done. I don't like it and it makes me self conscious but I've always been complimented on it by my husband/ ex boyfriends/ random men.

[quote Etinox]@Melliferous
My half in jest point was that a generation ago, having a what we’d now appreciate as a great arse just wasn’t a thing. I’m bookmarking lots of the suggestions[/quote]
Not true at all. Do you remember Rear of the Year in the news?
I think the preference for big bums is new, but worry about droopy and flat bums has been around throughout my lifetime.

Squats and lunges.

My bum is lovely. Soft, smooth and perky. Unfortunately my tits look like spaniels ears and my face is slowly slipping down onto my chest. If I ever start dating again I'll be sure to approach potential suitors by walking backwards towards them.

@Nigelsplans

DH has a gorgeous arse, he and it are still with us*

You wrote that just after your wrote that people shouldn't care what they look like...

@WeAreTheWeirdosMister

I do, if my family has a heavy day of walking they all complain about their legs aching but it's always my bum, so I think it's 'activated' more than the average bum.

Interesting. I don't feel it at all unless I'm walking uphill.

I’d dare say my bum is one of my favourite parts of of my body!!
I do “The Magnus Method” on youtube and it’s worked wonders for me!!
(The aforementioned Magnus is also an absolute god of a man, so that helps with motivation to actually do the workouts )

BBLs are all the rage as of late so all those of you with a nice bottom - this is your moment!

I said it's a shame that we worry about it, and also accepted that the thread is quite light hearted so was responding in that spirit.

@EarringsandLipstick

Does the answer involve one million squats?

Kinda.

Weights, body resistance, lunges, squats, planks. You need to do this with someone qualified (online or f2f). The amount of people I see doing these type of exercises wrong is unreal.

I've been looking up weight training at my local gym since someone suggested it. I would much prefer weights to running anyway, and it's good for bone density too I believe, so not just a shallow peachy bum pursuit!

That comment was to @Gwenhwyfar.
I have observed that DH's arse is gorgeous, whilst not fretting about my own, less shapely one, if that makes more sense.

DH says I do. he loves my bum.

I don't think it's nice because it's too big and wobbly🤪, but I don't look at it habitually so it doesn't bother me.

God my arse was gorgeous when I was young . It’s sliding down my thighs a bit now and very big and wobbly, alas. Squats alone don’t help, I don’t think. Weighted squats and lunges (barbell) and those hideous stair machines in the gym help a bit.

Do you walk uphill at all?

I walk uphill a lot (dog + hilly area) and it does wonders for your arse.

Any middle-aged spread tummy tips gratefully received.

@Noroiscoming

My bum is lovely. Soft, smooth and perky. Unfortunately my tits look like spaniels ears and my face is slowly slipping down onto my chest. If I ever start dating again I'll be sure to approach potential suitors by walking backwards towards them.

Mine is my best feature (imho). I don’t have big boobs though, I’d take some off my arse and put it on my chest if I could.

To target your glutes (bum), you want to do deadlifts and hip thrusts with heavy weights. Most people are quad-dominant, so squats and lunges will work your legs more than your bum. To really engage your glutes, do some glue activation in your warm-up (eg glute bridges, fire hydrant, donkey kicks).

Yes. I love my bum.

Partners who I've been with have also always commented on it. I think mine is probably genes. Partly from my dad more than my mum 🤣.

I squat a lot, not by choice..

My bum is firm and rounded but also emphasised by the curve of my spine. I also have J cup boobs.

As much as I am working on losing weight, I'm sort of glad I'm at my current weight, because when I'm slimmer, my figure is RIDICULOUS. Like a teenage boy designed it. Enormous boobs, wide hips and tiny waist.

(You'll be pleased to hear I undermine its natural flawlessness with copious eating.)

Whats that thing where you get the fat sucked out of your stomach and injected back into your arse cheeks? Kill 2 birds with 1 stone

I currently don't have a bum, only an extra long back ffs

For the person who said about choosing between your bum and your face, I chose my face! I'm not bothered about my bum because I can't see it and it seems to fulfill all its necessary functions. My stomach on the other hand.....

Apparently I have a great bum, horse riding for 30 years has done it I think

@Dramalady52

For the person who said about choosing between your bum and your face, I chose my face! I'm not bothered about my bum because I can't see it and it seems to fulfill all its necessary functions. My stomach on the other hand.....

I think the bum V face thing is more of a dilemma for women who want a skinny bum without having a gaunt face. I'm happy for a bit of padding on both.

@GarnetsandRubies

Whats that thing where you get the fat sucked out of your stomach and injected back into your arse cheeks? Kill 2 birds with 1 stone

I currently don't have a bum, only an extra long back ffs

It would be nice if my belly fat could find its way to my arse of its own accord. Just wake up one morning with it having taken itself off round the back.