Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, facing forward. Place hands on hips or behind head. Slowly lower your body, pushing your bottom out first, as though trying to sit on a chair. Keep your back straight, your chest out and your head up with your thighs parallel to the floor. Don't let your knees go over your toes. Hold this position for three seconds and squeeze your bottom muscles at the same time.

Bridge

Lie on your back with your knees bent and hip width apart, and your feet flat on the floor. Squeeze your bottom to lift your hips towards the ceiling until your body forms a straight line from knee to hip to shoulder. Repeat 10 times.

Walking lunge

Stand with your feet hip width apart and your hands on your hips. Take a large step forward as you lower your body down until your front knee is above the ankle. Pause for one sencond and raise yourself up as you step forward onto the other leg, repeating the lunge. Perform up to 10 slow lunges on each leg.

Donkey kicks

Kneel on your elbows and knees, with your elbows under your shoulders and hands clasped together and your knees hip width apart. Keep your tummy tight and spine straight. Raise one foot towards the ceiling and with your knee bent at a right angle, squeeze your bottom and press your foot up to the ceiling.

Side lying leg raise

Lie on your side, supporting your upper body with your elbow. Keep your body in a straight line (you can lie against the wall to ensure you are straight) and the lift the left leg up, toes pointing forwards. Hold for 5 seconds and then repeat on your other side.

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Bum clench

These can be done anywhere - while watching TV, sitting at your desk or driving the car. They're also very easy and can make a big difference. Just squeeze your bottom together and up, and hold for five seconds. Aim to do 20, twice a day.

Posture

Stand side-on in front of a mirror and relax into your normal posture. Feel your stomach and bottom stick out, the small of your back arch and your shoulders and head push forward. Now stand up straight, lift your upper back, pull your head and shoulders upwards, tuck your bottom in and straighten your lower back. Watch as your tummy is sucked in and any bulge is drawn into your body, leaving you with a pert looking bottom.

Sport

Even if you're only half a stone or so overweight, losing it can make a noticeable difference to the shape of your bottom. The best way to get rid of the fat on your bottom is to burn calories by aerobic exercise where the heart has to work harder. Walking, running, tennis and badminton are great sports for exercising your bottom muscles, as well as burning fat and improving your cardiovascular fitness at the same time.

Seaweed

The best ingredients for bottom firming are seaweed extracts as they're full of vitamins and minerals and have moisturising properties to help break down fatty deposits. Invest in a good seaweed-based product and massage into your bottom regularly to help improve the tone, texture and appearance.

Body buff

Every morning in the shower, use a body brush in a gentle circular motion. This will help to stimulate blood flow, boost circulation and help to get rid of the dreaded orange peel, leaving your behind looking smooth and toned.

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