Is heavy weights really necessary for a good butt?

[IndieAngel55]

So, all I have access to is very, very light dumbbells and beginners ankle weights. Gym membership is super expensive for me and I don't have spare cash to buy any new equipment. My arse is already quite well shaped, but I'd like to "lift" it a bit. Many youtube videos require the user to use super heavy weights at the gym.. Is there a way to still have a rocking butt without heavy weights? If so, how often in a week and how do I make use of my resources effectively? Currently. I work out 5 times a week. 3 days are HIIT, 2 days running. 2 days are legs and butt, 2 days abs and 1 day arms.

And! My arms are quite slim but I do have a bit of flabby skin around my armpits.. and it's really annoying. Tips? Thanks x

[PiuBravoRagazzo]

Well, if you are not used to weight training, I would refrain from using heavy weights, until you get enough experiencing lifting and have good form on your lifts.

Flabby skin? Dont all girls have that in between their armpit and chest/boobs? I guess trying to lower your body fat or developing your anterior deltoids and pecs would help (Shoulder pressing, and push ups)

[IndieAngel55]

Guess so. It's just annoying when I wear a tank top and it's visible. Thanks for the suggestions.

[PiuBravoRagazzo]

Literally, I haven't met a girl who doesn't have that lol
I hate little things like that too :/

You are welcome! have good workouts!

[Piccalo2000]

It's helps out a lot and will get you faster progress and your ass will look different from using weights vs not lifting

[Xfitchick]

Not for a good butt, yes if you want to increase your muscle mass. Doing squats and lunges will tone your butt, without letting it really grow (unless its really weak)

[Xfitchick]

thanks

[Cmasterson]

Weights are good for building muscle. So yeah it can be! you don't have to use super heavy weights.

[IndieAngel55]

I only have 1kg ankle weights and 3kg dumbbells at the moment. So I'm hoping they allow room for improvement.

[Anna96]

Usually you have to get into the heavy weights as you won't develop the muscles any further with sticking to the same weights.

[IndieAngel55]

My only problem is.. won't have any money to buy heavy weights. And as stated, gym membership is out of the question :/ I recently began with the ankle weights and for the first time in a long time I felt the glutes really burn and hurt the next day.

[Anna96]

That's alright for the beginning but it won't help muscle growth in long term.

[ADFSDF1996]

Squats are said to give people well shaped butts.

[CheyenneBae]

Ya gotta work for it or you have it naturally.