Does Squats Decrease Bum Size?

Squatting has the ability to make your butt bigger or smaller, depending on how you're squatting. More often than not, squatting will really just shape up your glutes, making them firmer instead of bigger or smaller. If you are losing body fat on top of performing squats, then your butt will likely shrink.

Do squats actually make your butt bigger?

Yes, squats are great if you're looking to increase your overall lower-body strength, but you're going to need to implement exercises that target your glute muscles into your lower-body programs if you're trying to strengthen and increase the size of your butt.

Can squats reduce hip size?

Instead, you can achieve greater results by performing exercises that work multiple muscle groups at a time, such as lunges, squats, pushups, and pullups. You'll also burn fat more effectively by adding in 20-minute high intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts to your routine two or three times a week.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.