Work your butt off

It's that time of year. We can't wear sweaters that hang low and cover our rear-ends anymore. Shorts and swimsuits draw some attention to parts of our body that, well, we might rather nobody pay attention to. AOL Body has a series of exercises designed to help you get a better backside:

• Hydrants. Kneeling on your elbows and knees, you'll alternately lift legs to the side.
• Bridges. Lying on your back with your knees bent, you'll tighten your buttocks and lift your backside from the floor.
• Squats. Standing with feet hip-width apart, you'll squat down (as if sitting on a chair) and slowly stand back up.
• Sumo Squats. Standing with feet a bit wider than hip-width apart, hold your arms out and in front of your chest. Squat low enough for buttocks to drop below the knees.

Check out AOL Body's slideshow for photos and details on each exercise.