Big booty energy: at-home booty bands and workouts.
Workout bands, resistance bands, hip circle bands. Whatever you call them, booty bands are a low-cost way to up the ante when you’re strengthening your core and sculpting your backside in a way that would make Kim K swoon.
Ready to get started? From bougie booty band bundles to must-have mats, here is everything you need to know to make your at-home booty band workout a winner.
First things first: what’s a booty band and do they actually work?
Booty bands are looped bands used to strengthen and train muscles through resistance. They’ve gained a cult following for their ability to build steely glutes, but they can also be used to tighten and tone your thighs, legs, ankles, feet, arms, tum and shoulders.
Snaps all around. But do booty bands actually work?
Using booty bands during exercise creates resistance, stimulating your muscles and intensifying your efforts, which can fast-track results. It’s like having a personal trainer at your beck and call, except your training seshes won’t cost a bomb, and you won’t have to put together a cute outfit every time.
Regular resistance training is proven to build strength and burn more calories, and who doesn’t want that? So if you like big butts and you cannot lie, these are the booty bands you’ve gotta try.
Booty band benefits: from baseline to bootylicious.
If your caboose is a little loose and your legs are a little lax, then listen up, people, cos the booty band is back. It’s exactly what you need to build up your strength, activate those muscles and tune up that trunk. Oh – and did we mention that they’re great for warming up and stretching too?
If you need any more convincing, then just know this: resistance bands are a go-to workout tool for dancers, athletes, marathon runners and celebrity trainers like Luke Zocchi, the man behind Thor’s guns and buns. Yeah, we know. Booty bands got Thor his buns.
They’re also travel-friendly, so you can achieve a full body workout anytime and anywhere.
Choose your own adventure: rubber vs. fabric.
In two minds about which fabric is best? Let’s explore.
Fabric resistance bands serve up more resistance than their rubber counterparts and are less likely to slip, pinch or roll up your skin. Hallelujah. They’re strong, durable and easy to wash, making them more hygienic (aka less manky) than most gym equipment.
Rubber resistance bands, on the other hand, are made from latex. This means they offer a lot more stretch than fabric, allowing you to achieve a larger range of motion – perfect for those upper body exercises like lateral raises.
Booty bands: how to use them for epic results
Once you’ve got your booty bands, how to use them to acquire said Thor-like muscles is your next consideration.
You don’t need to hit the gym to start building your booty. TikTok and YouTube are overloaded with at-home booty band workouts that are ass-sured to whip your bits into shape in no time. TBH, we’re still in our MadFit obsession.
And before you begin, don’t forget to pack a workout-worthy mat. A good mat can add a lot of comfort to every move and can help you grip (rather than slip) your way to the finish line.
- Warm up: Before you start to feel the burn, do some dynamic stretches or low-impact cardio to prepare your muscles.
- Choose the right resistance: If you’re a new to booty bands, choose a lighter resistance, then graduate to the tough mothers as your strength increases.
- Use good form: Keep your core engaged, maintain good posture and avoid jerky movements.
- Choose your moves: Squats and lunges are great for your glutes, quadriceps, hammies and calves. Banded side steps work your glutes, hips and thighs.
- Vary your routine: Have fun with your booty bands and add new exercises every day, changing the resistance to challenge your muscles in new ways.
Add to cart if you want buns, hun.
Thanks to these booty bands and all the booty-loving exercises you can do with them, building killer curves and a peachy behind is now easier than ever. And the best part? You won’t need a gym membership when you’ve got Afterpay.
