Dear Chris:
I have been lifting weights for about two years. I want to get my lower body in better shape. I have read a lot of articles that say that squats are one of the best leg exercises you can possible do. The problem is that I have also heard that doing squats can make your butt big. Is this true?
Kelley M.
Dear Kelley:
There is no question that when performed correctly the squat is a great leg exercise. The question is whether or not you have the big but gene. In other words we all have certain trouble spots that seem to need more work than the rest of our bodies. If big butts run in your family chances are you may have the potential to put unwanted mass in that particular area. If your backside isn’t large you should have no problem. Squat till your hearts content.