Do squats make your butt bigger?

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03/24/25 10:10am

Yes, squats can make your butt bigger. Squats work out the gluteus maximus, which is the main muscle in your butt. Exercising the glutes stimulates muscle growth, which can then make your butt appear bigger and more toned.

It’s important, however, to have proper squat form if you want to see results. To do a proper squat, place your feet hip-width apart or wider, with your chest upright and your shoulders back. Keep your knees in line with your ankles, and lower your butt behind you as if you’re sitting down in a chair. Once your knees form about a 90° angle, stand up and go back to your starting position.

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Monica Morris
ACE Certified Personal Trainer

04/01/25 11:46am

Squats can increase the size of your glutes, especially if you are pushing your limitations with the added resistance . The deeper you go into a squat (of course, without rotating your hips as you get lower), the more your glutes are targeted, as well as your quadriceps and other supportive muscles.

As always, with any squat, be sure that your hips are driving backwards , and you should still see the tips of your toes as you descend down and return back up.

Another queue is to push through your heels as you return up so the glutes get the majority of the building/engagement, being sure not to lock out your knees at the top, keeping tension on the glutes .

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Danny Gordon
Certified Personal Trainer

03/24/25 10:27am

Squats can add more lean muscle to your body, so if you're looking to see gains in your butt area, then yes, squats can help with that.

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