Acquiring a few simple exercise equipment pieces can give you the option of performing an effective legs and butt workout without the need for a trip to an overcrowded gym. Purchase some dumbbells and a kettle bell at sufficient weights for yourself along with a stability ball. A workout mat is also recommended to give you a place to perform situps and adequate an grip underfoot when you perform weight exercises.
Kettle Bell Farmers Walk
The kettle bell is traditionally a solid piece of iron which is shaped like a bell -- thus its name -- with a flat base and a handle on top. Using two kettle bells, you can perform the farmers walk exercise, which is effective for the legs and butt. Hold the kettle bells at your sides with arms straight, shoulders back and chest out. Now walk slowly and deliberately on the balls of your feet; you will feel the strain in your lower body in particular.
Dumbbell Lunge
Dumbbells can be purchased in sets of varying weights and can be used to perform many exercises. For your legs and glutes, perform the dumbbell lunge by holding two dumbbells at your sides with arms straight. Take a large step forward bending your knee to 90 degrees and your forward leg and keeping your read leg planted. Return to start position and perform on the other side.
Stability Ball Squat
The stability ball is a relatively cheap piece of home exercise equipment, but has many butt and leg exercise possibilities. It may also be particularly attractive to women, who do not want to work with weights too much. Pin the stability ball between the curve of your back and the wall. Bend your knees in the starting position. Now perform a squat, lowering so that the ball runs up your back five to 10 inches.
Ball Butt Raise
Using the stability ball once again, lay on your back with arms at your sides. With legs at near full extension, place the heels of your feet on the top of the stability ball. To perform the exercise, thrust your hips into the air as high as your can by pushing down on the ball. Squeeze your leg and glute muscles at the top of the action and then return to the start.
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