By Diana Gerstacker
TheActiveTimes.com
With the year of the butt just behind us, it seems as though there has never been more attention paid to the backside.
While the fashion and entertainment industries were (and still are) celebrating famous booties, you might be wondering how to get your best butt. There's no shame in wanting a strong and toned backside -- not only is it a good look, but more importantly it’s a major part of a strong and fit body. Though many people talk about core fitness, your abs aren’t the only group of muscles that have a major effect on total body strength and power. Your glutes are among the strongest muscles in your body and they play a huge role in overall fitness, too. Yet, despite their importance, they are often overlooked and under-trained.
You should log some time strengthening your butt, it's a powerful tool. The muscles in our backsides help with everything from climbing stairs to running marathons and that's just the beginning. Our gluteal muscles -- gluteus maximus, medius and minimus -- are three of the most critical muscles that keep humans standing upright. Without those muscles, we wouldn’t be able to walk or maintain balance -- and heavy lifting, forget about it.
So, for overall strength and a great looking butt, you need to take some time to train. If total body fitness and proficiency at everyday tasks isn't enough motivation, these 13 moves will tone your behind and have your butt looking better than ever. How's that for incentive?
For the complete list of the Best Exercises For Your Butt, go to TheActiveTimes.com.
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