[header] How to exercise for great buttocks [title] Try traditional squats. [step] Squats are one of the most popular exercises for working out the butt muscles. To do a traditional squat, simply stand up straight with your feet hip-distance apart. 
Then, bend your knees so they're at a 90-angle and keep your knees lined up with your feet. Your butt should come close to being parallel to the floor.