Flabby, saggy, flat or bubble — none of us ever seem to be content with the shape of our rear ends. The secret to a better behind is to concentrate your workouts on exercises that target the gluteal muscles. The best combinations are squats, lunges and lifts. To intensify your workout, add light hand weights.

For a flat butt:

• Lift
  
• Squeeze
  
• Hold
  
• Repeat for one to three sets of 10 reps.
  
• Include in workout three times per week.

Advanced butt lift:

• Lift rear and roll stability ball for even more resistance.
  
• Complete one to two sets of 15 reps per side.
  
• Include in workout every other day.

For a sagging, flat butt:

• Do lunges using 5-pound hand weights.
  
• Complete one to two sets of 15 reps per side.
  
• Include in workout two or three times a week.

To reduce butt size:

• Do squats with little or no resistance.
  
• Complete one to two sets of 15 to 20 reps.
  
• Include in workout every other day.