It's no secret that a backside worth showing off requires a little extra work at the gym.If you're new to the game or if you've been lifting heavy for years, you probably know that squats are the only exercise for the job. Just ask Jennifer Johnson, an L.A. dancer who teaches booty-busting workouts to super-fit celebs like Jenna Dewan Tatum and Olivia Munn.
You might not be able to make it to her twerk-before-work class, but trust us: You're going to to want to read this. Alignment Is Everything: Before you start getting fancy with the twerk-inspired squats that JJ is famous for, learn how to do a regular squat properly. The biggest mistake the pro sees? A lot of newbies take their knees over their toes, versus over their heels. "When you squat this way, you're actually working your quads, and not your booty at all," shared the dancer.
Form First: JJ absolutely encourages mixing up the type of squats you do as well as the amount of weight you lift. However, solidifying your form should come before adding any weight. "A lot of people do weights before they are ready and then they wind up hurting themselves and building the wrong muscle," she cautioned, so take it slow.
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