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3 Moves Toward A Better Butt

But what about the gluteus medius? Here's how to tone that "side" butt for a stronger run.

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Squats and lunges are great for building your glutes, but they can miss your gluteus medius—or the side of the butt. Those muscles are key in the quest for a firmer derriere.

David Kirsch, founder of David Kirsch Wellness Company and author of the upcoming book, David Kirsch’s Ultimate Family Wellness: The No Excuses Program for Diet, Exercise and Lifelong Health (December 2015), has three signature moves that will tighten the side of your tush and lead you to a better butt.

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