We all desire a tighter, firmer butt. No wiggle room here folks!

The perfect butt exercise both stretches the muscles as it strengthens them, creating a lean, streamlined look without adding bulk.

The following 5 butt exercises will visibly tone that tush in less than 20 minutes:

Curtsy Lunge – Stand with feet hip-width apart and arms out to the sides for balance. Lunge left leg back behind right leg to form a curtsy. Come back to starting position and then switch legs. To turn up the heat a little, step to the side and add a jump in between curtsy’s. Do 3 sets of 20 reps.

Glute Pulse – Standing on one leg, hands on hips, lift the other leg up to the side at hip level and position just a little to the back. You may need to lean forward a bit to balance.  With leg bent, keeping foot parallel with the floor, begin pulsing the leg lifting no more than one inch at a time. The smaller the movement, the greater the challenge. Pulse for 30 seconds then switch legs. Complete 2 sets.

Basic Squat – Stand with feet hip distance apart, facing straight forward. Bending your knees and keeping your core tight, slowly lower you body down as if sitting in a chair. Make sure that your knees don’t go over your toes. Go as low as you can and then slowly come back to starting position. Do 2 sets of 10.

Kickbacks – Position yourself on all fours making sure back is flat and core is held tight. Lift your right leg up off the ground and kick it back until it’s straight. You should feel a nice tight squeeze in your butt. Hold for a time then bring leg back to starting position. Complete 15 reps with each leg.

Fire Hydrant - Staying on all fours, keeping back flat and stationary, moving the hips only, lift bent leg up to the side until the inner thigh is parallel with the floor beneath it. Make sure to squeeze the butt then bring leg back to starting position. Do 15 reps with each leg.