104 reviews for Strong Curves: Bootyful Beginnings
Strong Curves: Bootyful Beginnings is a beginner routine designed specifically for women who want to build a strong, curvy body. This program has a mix of bodyweight and barbell/dumbbell exercises.
Designed by Bret Contreras, a Sports Science PhD and a long-time trainer who has helped thousands of women build a better body. In addition to the Strong Curves book, Bret has published Glute Lab book.
If you want to train virtually with Bret, check out Booty By Bret for his strength and conditioning digital subscription program that includes up to 5 workouts per week, exercise library, and community.
Briana C.
Woman, 345 weeks complete
2 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
This has been a great program for me! I have had two years of gym experience prior but fell off. I got myself back into the gym and have been following this routine to help keep me accountable. I’ve made minor modifications when needed but overall, I’m happy with the progress. Definitely see the quads building up nicely lol
liliana rayter
Woman, 253 weeks complete
2 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Yes I will recommend if you have a 3 day/week workout .
Gabreann C.
Woman, 367 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Loved the 3 days a week, mostly lower body but also back and some upper body. It was easy to stick to and I was so excited to see how much I had gained muscle-wise as I went on with this program.
Ray
Woman, 255 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
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As expected muscle gains
I'm Brazilian, some exercises I couldn't do at my gym, so the gym instructor helped me find parallel exercises.One of the exercises I modified was the pelvic lift, which I started with weights. I am a ballerina who studies the RAD method, I am intermediate, so this training is helping me gain mass without affecting my performance in flexibility and movements from ballet. As the training is light, it helped in the recovery process from a small injury I had between my glutes and hamstrings. Thanks to the person who created this program!
Joey S.
Non-binary, 297 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
As expected strength gains
Less than expected muscle gains
I have very minimal experience with working out so this was good to get me in the routine of some of the major compound lifts.
Yoana Z.
Woman, 263 weeks complete
5 years of prior experience
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As expected muscle gains
I feel stronger, more energetic and really enjoy the workouts.
Ryan P.
Woman, 323 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
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The program was great, doesn’t let up on your legs. I have bad knees so had to make some mods.
Anastasia B.
Woman, 303 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
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Pretty good
Emilia Sylvin
Woman, 403 weeks complete
2 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Varied and fun exercises, can easily be modified, doesn’t take too long to finish.
Natasha L.
Woman, 265 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
I wish there were more alternatives for machine exercises that work the same muscle groups because I have to modify some due to my gym not having some machines, this makes it a little harder because I have to do research and guess and hope for the best with results. Overall it’s a good program and I enjoy the workouts, they’re all about an hour long and beginner friendly.