10 Best Butt-Lifting Leggings, According to Fitness Pros

Our review: “I absolutely love my Nike Pro High-Waisted Leggings. They’re sweat-wicking, lightweight, and perfect for everything from long runs to intense training sessions. I can wear them in cold weather and run for miles, drenched in sweat, without ever feeling cold. The fit is everything—especially in the crotch area, which never gathers, even when my weight shifts due to life changes. They’re perfect for teaching, squatting, lunging, and all my booty work. What I love most is the flexibility they offer, making them ideal for any movement. At my mature age, I appreciate leggings that not only provide the right feel but also flatter my body.”—Elethia Gay, NASM-certified trainer

5. Best for Yoga: FP Movement High-Rise 7/8 Length Good Karma Leggings

The risk with compression leggings is that they can feel too tight and restrictive, but FP Movement’s Good Karma leggings provide more of a gentle hug. They’re made with a thick and durable ribbed material, and have teeny perforations along the backs of the legs for airflow. The color selection also deserves a shoutout, especially if you’re an advocate of dopamine dressing.

Our review: I am loving the FP Movement Good Karma leggings right now, and I swear my butt has never looked better. I love the fabric and detailing up the back of the leg. They’re supportive without being restrictive, making them perfect for Pilates. I feel like my body can move the way it needs to on the reformer to get the most out of my workout. They also stay put, so I am not worrying about pulling them up or fixing them all the time.”—Jenn Seracuse, Pilates instructor and founder of RE:FORM LAB

6. Best for Short Women: The Upside Form Seamless 25-In Midi Pant

Thanks to a 25-inch inseam, these leggings will actually hit at a cropped length, even if you’re short. (Which is a plus, because they have a contrasting stripe at the ankle that’s worth showing off.) They’re seamless, which is a plus if you don’t like the look of a front seam at your crotch.

Our review: “I’ve been absolutely loving these leggings. The high-waisted design stays put during sessions, and the soft, breathable fabric moves effortlessly with me, making them perfect for leading classes and engaging with clients. They’re stylish enough that I also like wearing them to run errands or grab coffee with friends. I’ve received so many compliments from students, colleagues, and even strangers who notice the stripe pattern and flattering fit.”—Mia Zifkin, yoga instructor and founder of Firefly Fitness

7. Best Seamless Leggings: Oner Active Effortless Seamless Leggings

These gym leggings were purposely designed to enhance your butt, with subtle contouring panels around the glutes, a strategic seam (a “butt scrunch,” if you will), and a hugging waistband. They’re designed to withstand intense workouts with the help of stretchy, quick-drying fabric. One caveat: the brand concedes that they’re not 100% squat proof, and recommends wearing them with skin-colored underwear.

Our review: “These are literally the only leggings I wear and I own them in multiple colors. I love that they are the perfect blend of comfort and compression. I also appreciate their compressive waistband and perfectly placed contouring lines that help accentuate your curves. They have a bum scrunch, but it is subtle and tasteful. I was first introduced to these leggings when I used to lift and they are great for that, but now I wear them when teaching and taking barre classes. Also, as a pretty tall woman, I am thankful that this brand makes leggings in different lengths.” Tiombe Huggins, barre instructor and founder of Living On the Butter Side

8. Best Scrunch Butt Leggings: Bombshell Sportswear Pocket Pop Leggings 2.0

It’s no secret that pocket placement is paramount to how your butt looks in a pair of jeans. Bombshell Sportswear applied that concept to leggings with this design that has two snap-close butt pockets. While that would be impactful in and of itself, the leggings’ waistband has a V-cut dip at the back that extends into a ruched butt-scrunch seam.