“Instead of rushing through squats and lunges, I hold for 30 seconds at the lowest point of the move. This not only helps to spice up my routine but also allows me to take an extra-deep contraction through my glutes and core and stabilize my spine before lifting back up.”— Nicole Dorsey-Straff, fitnessmagazine.comTagged: butt, exercising, squats, lunges
“I used to loathe the squat because it's hard and, well, it hurts. But it's one of the best lower-body strengtheners, so I found a move that doesn't strain my knees and is still effective: the weighted lateral squat. To do it, stand with legs shoulder-width apart, with a 12- to 20-pound body bar on y…”— Nicole Dorsey-Straff, fitnessmagazine.comTagged: butt, squats, exercising, side squats