{"id":2398,"date":"2020-05-13T21:16:25","date_gmt":"2020-05-13T21:16:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=2398"},"modified":"2025-10-23T12:21:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T12:21:08","slug":"skinny-waist-big-butt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/skinny-waist-big-butt\/","title":{"rendered":"Skinny Waist Big Butt Workout: 12 Exercises for an Hourglass Figure"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/skinny-waist-big-butt\/#Is_a_Tiny_Waist_with_Big_Hips_Attractive\" >Is a Tiny Waist with Big Hips Attractive?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/skinny-waist-big-butt\/#How_to_Get_a_Tiny_Waist_with_Big_Hips\" >How to Get a Tiny Waist with Big Hips<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/skinny-waist-big-butt\/#Cable_Woodchopper_Obliques\" >Cable Woodchopper (Obliques)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/skinny-waist-big-butt\/#Curtsy_Lunge_with_Side_Kick_Gluteus_Medius_Gluteus_Maximus\" >Curtsy Lunge with Side Kick (Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Maximus)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/skinny-waist-big-butt\/#Frog_Pumps_Gluteus_Maximus\" >Frog Pumps (Gluteus Maximus)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/skinny-waist-big-butt\/#Russian_Kettlebell_Swing_Gluteus_Maximus_Hip_Flexors\" >Russian Kettlebell Swing (Gluteus Maximus, Hip Flexors)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/skinny-waist-big-butt\/#Side_Plank_Hip_Dips_Obliques_Hip_Flexors\" >Side Plank Hip Dips (Obliques, Hip Flexors)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/skinny-waist-big-butt\/#Donkey_Kick_Pulses_Gluteus_Maximus\" >Donkey Kick Pulses (Gluteus Maximus)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/skinny-waist-big-butt\/#Seated_Russian_Twist_with_Medicine_Ball_Obliques\" >Seated Russian Twist with Medicine Ball (Obliques)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/skinny-waist-big-butt\/#Banded_Lateral_Walks_Gluteus_Medius\" >Banded Lateral Walks (Gluteus Medius)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/skinny-waist-big-butt\/#Single-Leg_Deadlift_Gluteus_Maximus_Hamstrings\" >Single-Leg Deadlift (Gluteus Maximus, Hamstrings)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/skinny-waist-big-butt\/#Hip_Thrusts_with_Leg_Abduction_Gluteus_Maximus_Gluteus_Medius\" >Hip Thrusts with Leg Abduction (Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/skinny-waist-big-butt\/#Windshield_Wipers_Obliques_Lower_Abdominals\" >Windshield Wipers (Obliques, Lower Abdominals)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/skinny-waist-big-butt\/#Bulgarian_Split_Squats_Gluteus_Maximus_Quadriceps\" >Bulgarian Split Squats (Gluteus Maximus, Quadriceps)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/skinny-waist-big-butt\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/skinny-waist-big-butt\/#How_can_a_skinny_girl_get_a_bigger_bum\" >How can a skinny girl get a bigger bum?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/skinny-waist-big-butt\/#How_can_I_slim_down_my_big_hips\" >How can I slim down my big hips?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/skinny-waist-big-butt\/#How_can_I_widen_my_hips_naturally\" >How can I widen my hips naturally?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/skinny-waist-big-butt\/#Can_I_actually_make_my_waist_smaller\" >Can I actually make my waist smaller?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/skinny-waist-big-butt\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We&#8217;ve all seen them, the Instagram models with a tiny waist, big hips, and a round perky butt. And we can&#8217;t help but wonder how they got that ultimate hourglass figure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genetics plays a major role in how our bodies look. Some of us are blessed with a naturally curvy figure while others have to work hard for it. If you fall into the latter category, don&#8217;t worry! With the right exercises and a proper diet, you too can achieve that coveted hourglass shape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this workout guide, we&#8217;ll focus on 12 exercises that target your waist and butt muscles to help you get the perfect hourglass figure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2949&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Skinny_Waist_Big_Butt_Workout\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/gym-workout-plan.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Tiny_Waist_with_Big_Hips_Attractive\"><\/span><b>Is a Tiny Waist with Big Hips Attractive?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An hourglass figure has been a beauty standard for centuries. It\u2019s often associated with femininity, fertility, and attractiveness. Many women strive to achieve this figure as it\u2019s considered to be the epitome of a perfect body shape (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/what_does_an_hourglass_figure_mean\/article.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But what exactly makes a tiny waist with big hips so attractive?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is all about proportion and symmetry. The hourglass figure follows the &#8220;golden ratio&#8221; of 3:2:3, where the bust and hips are approximately 3\/10th wider than the waist. This creates a balanced and visually appealing silhouette that is universally admired.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, having a small waist relative to your hips can give the illusion of a smaller overall frame, which makes you look more petite and feminine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That being said, beauty comes in all shapes and sizes, and there is no one &#8220;perfect&#8221; body type. What one person finds attractive may not be the same for another. The most important thing is to feel confident and comfortable in your own skin, no matter your body shape.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Get_a_Tiny_Waist_with_Big_Hips\"><\/span><b>How to Get a Tiny Waist with Big Hips<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise and a healthy diet are the key ingredients to achieving a tiny waist and big hips. Specifically, focusing on exercises that target your core and glute muscles will help you shape these areas for a more hourglass-like figure. Eating in a calorie deficit can also help reduce overall body fat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8017325\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), making your waist look smaller in proportion to your hips.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2949&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Skinny_Waist_Big_Butt_Workout\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ready-7-1.png\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are 12 exercises you can incorporate into your workout routine to help you get a tiny waist and big hips:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cable_Woodchopper_Obliques\"><\/span><b>Cable Woodchopper (Obliques)\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cable woodchopper primarily targets the oblique muscles, which are essential for trunk rotation and stability during everyday movements, such as twisting when reaching for an object. Strengthening these muscles can improve your functional strength and reduce the risk of injury.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Steps to Perform:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attach a cable to a high pulley.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand with your side to the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grip the handle with both hands, your arms extended above one shoulder.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engage your core and twist your torso, pulling the cable down diagonally across your body.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finish the movement near your opposite knee, maintaining a strong core.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly return to the starting position and repeat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perform 3 sets of 12-15 reps on each side.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Curtsy_Lunge_with_Side_Kick_Gluteus_Medius_Gluteus_Maximus\"><\/span><b>Curtsy Lunge with Side Kick (Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Maximus)\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This exercise engages the gluteus medius and maximus, which are important for hip stability and movement, in addition to balance in daily activities such as walking and climbing stairs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Steps to Perform:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand with your feet hip-width apart.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step back with your right leg into a curtsy lunge, bending both knees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Return to standing and immediately kick your right leg out to the side.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stabilize yourself and return to the starting position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat the curtsy lunge followed by the side kick for the desired number of reps.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternate legs and complete 3 sets of 10-12 reps per side.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2949&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Skinny_Waist_Big_Butt_Workout\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65812\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/13-5.png\" alt=\"skinny waist big butt\" width=\"3840\" height=\"2160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/13-5.png 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/13-5-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/13-5.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/13-5.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/13-5-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3840px) 100vw, 3840px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/underbutt-workout\/\">Underbutt Workouts That Help Lift, Tone, Sculpt, and Strengthen<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frog_Pumps_Gluteus_Maximus\"><\/span><b>Frog Pumps (Gluteus Maximus)\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frog pumps primarily target the gluteus maximus, enhancing your overall strength and power during activities such as jumping and running.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Steps to Perform:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lie on your back with your feet together and knees bent outward.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place your hands at your sides for support.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engage your core and push through your heels to lift your hips off the ground.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squeeze your glutes at the top of the movement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly lower back to the starting position and repeat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aim for 3 sets of 20-25 reps.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2949&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Skinny_Waist_Big_Butt_Workout\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ready-20.png\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Russian_Kettlebell_Swing_Gluteus_Maximus_Hip_Flexors\"><\/span><b>Russian Kettlebell Swing (Gluteus Maximus, Hip Flexors)\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This dynamic movement engages both the gluteus maximus and hip flexors, which are essential for explosive movements and core stability during athletic activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Steps to Perform:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell with both hands.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hinge at the hips, swinging the kettlebell between your legs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drive through your hips, swinging the kettlebell forward to shoulder height.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your arms relaxed and focus on using your glutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allow the kettlebell to swing back down and repeat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perform 3 sets of 12-15 swings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2949&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Skinny_Waist_Big_Butt_Workout\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Cover-gym-workout-women-3.png\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Side_Plank_Hip_Dips_Obliques_Hip_Flexors\"><\/span><b>Side Plank Hip Dips (Obliques, Hip Flexors)\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engaging the obliques and hip flexors, this exercise promotes core stability and functional strength, which are necessary for several daily tasks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Steps to Perform:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start in a side plank position, balancing on one forearm.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your body aligned from head to toes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower your hips toward the ground without touching it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift your hips back to the starting position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aim for controlled movements and avoid shrugging your shoulders.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete 3 sets of 12-15 dips on each side.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2949&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Skinny_Waist_Big_Butt_Workout\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/14.png\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Intense sweat sessions, working weight loss tips, lip-smacking recipes come in one package with the BetterMe: Health Coaching app\u2014all at your fingertips, <a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-brand-palette?flow=2195&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Skinny_Waist_Big_Butt\">start transforming your life now!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Donkey_Kick_Pulses_Gluteus_Maximus\"><\/span><b>Donkey Kick Pulses (Gluteus Maximus)\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focused on the gluteus maximus, this exercise helps improve the strength and shape of the posterior chain, which are essential for movements such as running and lifting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Steps to Perform:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start on all fours with your wrists under your shoulders and knees under your hips.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift your left knee toward the ceiling while keeping your foot flexed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulse your leg up toward the ceiling for range of motion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower the knee back to the starting position, but don\u2019t touch the floor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat the pulses for the desired number of reps.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switch legs and complete 3 sets of 15-20 pulses per side.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2949&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Skinny_Waist_Big_Butt_Workout\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ready-6-5.png\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/glute-isolation-exercises-2\/\">Do These Glute Isolation Exercises at Home and Fire up Your Glutes<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seated_Russian_Twist_with_Medicine_Ball_Obliques\"><\/span><b>Seated Russian Twist with Medicine Ball (Obliques)\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This exercise activates the oblique muscles, which are important for rotational movements and overall core strength, helping with various activities such as throwing or swinging.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Steps to Perform:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit on the floor with your knees bent, holding a medicine ball.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lean back slightly while engaging your core.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rotate your torso to the right, bringing the medicine ball beside your hip.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reverse the motion to the left side, maintaining control.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your feet grounded or lifted for an additional challenge.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aim for 3 sets of 10-15 twists per side.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2949&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Skinny_Waist_Big_Butt_Workout\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/50-scaled.png\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Banded_Lateral_Walks_Gluteus_Medius\"><\/span><b>Banded Lateral Walks (Gluteus Medius)\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Targeting the gluteus medius, this exercise is vital for stabilizing the pelvis during movement, which improves balance and prevents injuries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Steps to Perform:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place a resistance band around your thighs, just above the knees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand with feet hip-width apart, keeping tension on the band.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step to the right with your right foot, followed by your left.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue moving sideways while keeping your knees slightly bent.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aim for a distance of approximately 10-15 steps, then return.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perform 3 sets in each direction.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2949&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Skinny_Waist_Big_Butt_Workout\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ready-5.png\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Single-Leg_Deadlift_Gluteus_Maximus_Hamstrings\"><\/span><b>Single-Leg Deadlift (Gluteus Maximus, Hamstrings)\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This exercise effectively targets both the gluteus maximus and hamstrings, which are essential for maintaining strength and balance during activities such as walking and running.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Steps to Perform:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand on your left leg while holding a dumbbell in your right hand.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hinge at the hip, lowering the dumbbell toward the ground while extending your right leg behind you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep a straight back and engage your core for stability.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Return to the starting position by driving through your left heel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switch legs after completing the set.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete 3 sets of 10-12 reps per leg.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2949&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Skinny_Waist_Big_Butt_Workout\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/47-scaled.png\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hip_Thrusts_with_Leg_Abduction_Gluteus_Maximus_Gluteus_Medius\"><\/span><b>Hip Thrusts with Leg Abduction (Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius)\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By targeting both the gluteus maximus and gluteus medius, this exercise strengthens your posterior chain and enhances hip stability, which is beneficial for exercises where balance is key.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Steps to Perform:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit on the floor with your upper back against a bench and your feet flat on the ground.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roll a barbell or place a weight plate over your hips.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Push through your heels, lifting your hips toward the ceiling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As your hips rise, abduct one leg out to the side.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your core engaged and squeeze your glutes at the top.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower your hips back down and switch legs after completing the set.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aim for 3 sets of 12-15 reps per leg.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2949&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Skinny_Waist_Big_Butt_Workout\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/bridge-2.png\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/glute-activation-exercises\/\">glute activation exercises<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0guide and explore more exercises you can add to your workout routine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Windshield_Wipers_Obliques_Lower_Abdominals\"><\/span><b>Windshield Wipers (Obliques, Lower Abdominals)\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This exercise strengthens the obliques and lower abdominals, which are essential for trunk stability and control during many core movements in daily life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Steps to Perform:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lie on your back with your arms extended to the sides for support.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift both legs toward the ceiling, keeping them straight and together.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly lower your legs to one side while keeping your upper body flat on the ground.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to keep control of the movement and engage your core throughout.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aim for 3 sets of 10-15 reps per side.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bulgarian_Split_Squats_Gluteus_Maximus_Quadriceps\"><\/span><b>Bulgarian Split Squats (Gluteus Maximus, Quadriceps)\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This unilateral movement targets the gluteus maximus and quadriceps, promoting balance and strength in each leg individually.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Steps to Perform:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand about two feet in front of a bench or elevated surface, facing away from it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extend your right leg back and rest your foot on the bench.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower your body by bending your left knee until your thigh is parallel to the ground, keeping your torso upright.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press through your left heel to return to the starting position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat for the desired reps, then switch legs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aim for 3 sets of 8-12 reps per leg.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2949&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Skinny_Waist_Big_Butt_Workout\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ready-12.png\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_a_skinny_girl_get_a_bigger_bum\"><\/span><strong>How can a skinny girl get a bigger bum?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To build a bigger bum, you need to focus on exercises that target the glute muscles, such as squats, lunges, hip thrusts, and deadlifts. Incorporating resistance training and progressively increasing the weight can help stimulate muscle growth (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/strength-training\/art-20046670\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, you must consume a diet that is rich in protein to support muscle development (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6566799\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), and ensure you\u2019re eating enough calories to fuel your workouts and recovery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-glute-exercises\/\">best glute exercises<\/a><\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for a rounder bigger bum, check out our previous post.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_slim_down_my_big_hips\"><\/span><strong>How can I slim down my big hips?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slimming down the hips involves a combination of cardiovascular exercises, strength training, and a balanced diet. Engage in activities such as running, cycling, or swimming to burn overall body fat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/aerobic-exercise\/art-20045541\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Incorporate exercises such as side lunges and leg lifts to tone the hip area.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on a diet that includes plenty of vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains to maintain a healthy weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7071223\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_widen_my_hips_naturally\"><\/span><strong>How can I widen my hips naturally?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While bone structure cannot be changed, building muscle in the hip region can give the appearance of wider hips. Exercises such as side leg raises, hip abductions, and curtsy lunges can help develop the gluteus medius, which will contribute to a shapelier silhouette. Consistency in your workout routine and maintaining an adequate protein intake are essential for muscle growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_actually_make_my_waist_smaller\"><\/span><strong>Can I actually make my waist smaller?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can achieve a smaller waist through targeted exercises, diet, and lifestyle adjustments. Core-strengthening exercises such as planks, Russian twists, and side planks can help tone the waistline.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining a calorie deficit through a balanced diet helps reduce overall body fat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8017325\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). In addition, staying hydrated and getting adequate sleep supports overall health and weight management (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/nutrition\/articles\/10.3389\/fnut.2016.00018\/full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9031614\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-a-smaller-waist\/\">how to get a smaller waist<\/a><\/span><b>,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> check out our in-depth post on this topic.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Want to spring-clean your diet, skyrocket your self-confidence, and shatter your insecurities? <a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-brand-palette?flow=2195&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Skinny_Waist_Big_Butt\">Check out the BetterMe: Health Coaching app<\/a> and set this plan in motion!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2949&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Skinny_Waist_Big_Butt_Workout\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/gym-workout-plan.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a skinny waist and big butt isn\u2019t solely about appearance. A strong and toned lower body can help improve overall your health and posture and prevent injuries. By incorporating targeted exercises and a balanced diet, you can achieve your desired physique while also reaping the many benefits of a well-developed lower body.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;ve all seen them, the Instagram models with a tiny waist, big hips, and a round perky butt. And we can&#8217;t help but wonder how they got that ultimate hourglass figure. Genetics plays a major role in how our bodies look. 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And we can't help but wonder how they got that ultimate hourglass figure.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Genetics plays a major role in how our bodies look. Some of us are blessed with a naturally curvy figure while others have to work hard for it. If you fall into the latter category, don't worry! With the right exercises and a proper diet, you too can achieve that coveted hourglass shape.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">In this workout guide, we'll focus on 12 exercises that target your waist and butt muscles to help you get the perfect hourglass figure.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\"><\/span>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>Is a Tiny Waist with Big Hips Attractive?<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">An hourglass figure has been a beauty standard for centuries. It\u2019s often associated with femininity, fertility, and attractiveness. 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