There are several ways people complete their squats, lunges, or carry their posture in a way that deters true strength and sculpting in the butt/thigh area...
#1 Mistake: Not warming up the glutes before lifting.
--> Complete exercises like good mornings, side to side steps with mini-band, and banded squats
#2 Mistake: Not knowing how to activate the glutes.
--> You have to tell your brain to fire the glutes at first, before it becomes habit. (band exercises are great for this, as well as consciously telling yourself to use them)
#3 Mistake: Squatting or Lunging wrong.
--> Most people do not push their butt's back far enough to squat or lunge. They let their knees cave in and forward and therefore fall into the trap of "My knees hurt when I squat!" Squat to a lower target behind you when first learning to squat. A ball, a box, a low bench are all great targets to squat too.
