Salma Hayek & The Beauty of the Butt - Training the glutes is sexy

Salma Hayek and French businessman Francois-Henri Pinault got married over the weekend in Paris. I don’t know what other guys think about this, but I’ve long been of the opinion that Salma has one of the nicest butts in Hollywood. It’s not one of those emaciated rear ends we often see on the silver screen. She has a round, full and firm butt that bespeaks a balanced foundation of muscle mass.

For most of us, to get that full-bodied butt, you have to train for it. A visit to most gyms these days will reveal a regrettable trend. Most gym rats are ignoring their lower bodies entirely. And those that are training their legs are often neglecting their gluteals in favor of the more mirror friendly quadriceps.

Not only have well developed glutes –– both for females and males –– been shown scientifically to increase attractiveness and desirability, they are also crucial for injury prevention and high levels of sport performance. Well firing glutes provide tremendous power for running, jumping, pedaling, and pretty much any other movement you can think of. Proper glute function also supports the health of the knees and the low back.

One of the best exercises for the butt muscles is a well performed squat. To keep the focus on the glutes, follow these cues.

Execution of a good bodyweight squat:

• Keep weight balanced between mid-foot and heels
• Send the butt back first (breaking at the hips)
• Keep a slight arch in the low back
• Once the butt is sent backwards, begin dropping it towards the floor
• Knees stay lined up over your feet and track in the direction of your second toe
• Go as low as you can while maintaining your lower back arch and your weight on the heels
• Exhale and press through the heels to return to the start position

There are many ways to add weight, and challenge, to the squat. In the weight room, my favorite is the front squat. I find it provides the best benefit to risk ratio given the posture involved in the lift. It also provides excellent stimulation of the core, giving you extra bang for your buck.

Training at home, my favorite way to add challenge to the squat is to use one-legged variations. There are many levels and options for one-legged squats, but the ultimate test is the Pistol Squat. And when you get really good at it, you can add weight. This video features the Pistol Squat using the Bruiser Clubbell:

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So if you are looking for a well defined derrière, make sure you don’t neglect the gluteals. It’s the muscle mass that gives the beautiful shape to this defining body part.

Comments

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As a matter of fact I used to training my body four days per week, but for me the principal part are glutes. I love ride my bike and that's a great exercise for my legs and glutes. Most of the famous people used to exercise with a personal training but I prefer to do it myself.