There's nothing like crunches for getting rid of cellulite or excess body fat. However, not all belly crunchers are created equally. Certain moves get your butt firing while others burn off calories while helping to maintain lower abdominal muscle endurance. In that spirit, we've rounded up five moves to lose lower belly bulge to help get there faster than ever before!

1. Scissors squats – Leg extensions and step-ups

Scissors squats are the perfect way to reduce belly bulges and burn unwanted fat from around the belly area. Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart and stretch your arms to 90 degrees. Lift your chest to create a “lazy” squat, step back into a standing position, and drop your hands down by your sides. Jump-start each rep by lowering your hips until both toes are flat on the floor and returning to a standing position standing, taking a little longer than usual. Jump-start two more reps by jumping higher and landing onto a step, as well as one more jump-start on a step and one more jump-start on another step. For an added cardio boost, perform this move for 60 seconds and switch up to kettlebell push-ups, sit-ups, planks, burpees, or pull-up variations.

2. Step-kicks – Kettlebell swings

Kickboxing can increase core strength and tone. And step-kickboxing is a great way to do just that. Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart and bend at a 45-degree angle in front of a kettlebell. Swing your arms high in the air and go for a powerful kick. This particular exercise works your abs. It also raises your hip joints, improves balance, keeps pain under control, and will get your butt burning. Repeat on each side with 1 to 2 sets of 10 to 25 repetitions.


3. Skipping lunge – Rope lunge

Another great upper-abdominal workout helps to build a bigger and bigger butt. Step into a plank with your feet shoulder-width apart on the ground. Kickbox to switch direction and jump again. Then repeat for 3 sets of 10 to 30 repetitions.

4. Burpees – Pull-up variation

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart with your rear legs and hold onto a sturdy railing such as a door, fence, wall, or bench. Lift your feet off the ground and leap into a row position. Push your way back up as fast as possible without slowing down. Perform this series of 8 to 12 repetitions for a total of two rounds of three minutes each.

5. Plank – Plank Variation

Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart. Bend your knees, and make sure your bum is locked in place. Jump into a plank position, and put your hands behind your head. Jump-start one repetition by bending your knees at the opposite knee and then jump-start the next repetition with a full plank jump-start. Take it easy on your knees by lifting your feet and gluing them together to bring up a new plank position with each set of eight to 12 repetitions.

In order to get the most bang for your buck, try any of these butt workout moves several days a week to see how much better your butt looks and feels. Remember to incorporate some resistance training to ensure muscle activation, which will help with building your butt's volume and preventing injury. Also remember to use resistance bands if desired, especially during the first few weeks of working out. Even though adding weight won't slow you down, it does help. Keep yourself engaged in these butt workouts while building muscles throughout your lower body including your butt. Plus, it's a good start to the end of summer, when gyms close down, so get it going early.