Does Incline Walking Make Your Butt Bigger? Yes & No!
The treadmill may not be your favorite, but it can work wonders for you. It helps build endurance, strengthen your body, and tone your butt and legs.
Running at a slower speed on a higher incline is best, but even walking on an incline can be beneficial.
During an incline walking session, be present, intentional, and pump those shoulders. Drive your feet behind the hips for full extension. Focus on big, full strides to build your booty. Full hip extensions are key to targeting the glutes, so get that knee behind your pelvis as you tackle hills.
Incline Treadmill Workout For Your Butt
Here's a quick treadmill session followed by booty-boosting exercises:
Equipment needed: A treadmill and medium-weight dumbbells
Directions: After a five-minute walking warmup, complete three sets of the workout below.
| EXERCISE | TIME/REPS |
|---|---|
| Power walking at 8 percent incline | 6 minutes |
| Rest | 30 seconds |
| Dumbbell step-ups | 10 reps per leg |
| Rest | 30 seconds |
| Walking lunges | 5 per leg |
Summary
Increasing the incline on a treadmill simulates the feeling of walking uphill, which can burn more calories, engage the glutes muscles, but more than incline walking is needed for the glute development you desire. Spend time under heavy loads with squat, hip-thrust, and hinge exercises. Vary the rep range between 8-20 reps, and you’ll be on your way to needing a new pair of jeans.