With the news that Arnold Schwarzenegger’s firm butt had the Terminator 3 crew flocking to watch the muscle bound star film his nude scenes, we thought it was time to shape up.

If, at 56 he can still get men and women ogling his backside then there’s hope for us all. After all, there’s truth in what Arnie said: “"Getting old is not for wimps. But just because you get older doesn`t mean you also have to get fatter. I will never look like Marlon Brando. After all, I`ve done exercise my whole life and that pays off.”

Here are a few tips.

We all know that possessing a ‘mighty fine ass’ is an absolute must for us gay boys. However, we’re also partial to an easy ride!

Fortunately, the muscles in your bottom respond quickly to exercise or toning efforts, and notable benefits are to be had from a few simple exercises at home.

The three muscles that make up your bottom are the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and the gluteus minimus. These muscles are the largest and strongest muscles in your entire body.

By keeping these muscles strong, you not only end up with a peachy looking bottom, but also become less susceptible to back injury and pain.

Adopting a few quick and simple exercises is all that you need to give your flat cheeks a bit of a natural lift.

Leg Raises
Next time you’re idly stood by your kitchen work surface, waiting for your microwave meal for one to ping, why not do a few leg raises?

Stand facing your kitchen unit and place both hands flat on the counter with your feet facing in front of you. Slowly rotate your right foot by about 20% so that your toes are pointing out and your heels are kept together

Bend your knee slightly and raise your right leg up behind, tensing your bottom as you lift, before returning to your original position. Slowly repeat this controlled raise 30 times whilst not allowing the leg to swing. Now do the same with the left leg.

Leg Cross Raises
This exercise requires you to get down on all fours! It’s a good idea to kneel on a mat or towel to avoid knee pain. Tighten the middle of your body and lift one leg in the air, forming an ‘L-shape’. As you lower this leg back towards the floor, tuck it in so that your knee touches the back of your calf on the support leg. It’s important to keep your torso firm and your spine parallel to the floor. Repeat this raise 30 times before switching to the other leg.



Side Lying Leg Raises
Lie down on your side, ensuring that you lift your waist, so that there is a gap between your side and the floor. Your hip and shoulder should be the main points of contact with the floor. Bend the knee slightly and raise the heel, so that your toes are angled towards the floor. Leading with heel – elevate the leg slowly and hold, before returning to the starting position. If done correctly, you should feel your thigh and buttocks tighten as you lift.



When training your saggy bottom, focus on quality. Do all moves slowly and move completely through each exercise, making sure you feel the work your bottom is doing. It’s important not to allow your hamstrings or back to do more work than your bottom.

These simple exercises can be done in the comfort of your own home and you should spot results within weeks.

Saggy arse no more!