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Kristen Mucci-Mosier helps couples and individuals become more present in their bodies and relationships.
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There's a reason why most women don't wear thong bikini bottoms. I'm not sure I know one woman who loves the shape of her bottom...OK, maybe one. But the majority of the bathing suit wearing population strives for a more toned and shapely derriere. So I asked our resident trainer, Leslie McNabb, for some easy butt shaping exercises that can be done in the privacy of one's living room.
The first exercise, shown above, will target your gluteal and hamstring muscles:
Bridge
Click here for more exercises (including the power "glute squeeze").