The Workout That’ll Blast Fat and Work That Booty

By integrating unilateral movements like the stepup and hip thrust, you can help spot and correct any muscular imbalances in your quads, hamstrings, and glutes. So not only are you building lean muscle and definition in every inch of your lower body, but you’re building even strength. (And, you get a little bonus balance challenge to boot!)

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The other key benefit of this routine is that each exercise forces you to keep your core fully engaged with every rep, which builds core stability. And we’re not just talking abs here; these moves are working your butt, back, obliques, and all! That will not only help slim your waistline, but it can also help reduce or prevent low back pain, among other injuries. 

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You can do this circuit on its own, or add it before or after a cardio workout. It may seem basic, but by mixing it into your regular routine, you’ll be stronger and better prepared to go balls to the wall in your next HIIT class or on your next run.