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99 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.

4.15 / 5

Yoana Z.

Woman, 26
22 days ago

3 weeks complete

5 years of prior experience

As expected strength gains

As expected muscle gains

No modifications

I feel stronger, more energetic and really enjoy the workouts.

Ryan P.

Woman, 32
25 days ago

3 weeks complete

1 year of prior experience

As expected strength gains

As expected muscle gains

Marginal modifications

The program was great, doesn’t let up on your legs. I have bad knees so had to make some mods.

Anastasia B.

Woman, 30
a month ago

3 weeks complete

1 year of prior experience

As expected strength gains

As expected muscle gains

No modifications

Pretty good

Emilia Sylvin

Woman, 40
a month ago

3 weeks complete

2 years of prior experience

As expected strength gains

As expected muscle gains

Marginal modifications

Varied and fun exercises, can easily be modified, doesn’t take too long to finish.

Natasha L.

Woman, 26
2 months ago

5 weeks complete

1 year of prior experience

As expected strength gains

As expected muscle gains

Marginal modifications

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.

Ambvar

Woman
3 months ago

3 weeks complete

1 year of prior experience

More than expected strength gains

More than expected muscle gains

Marginal modifications

This program surprised me the first time through so I just started it for a second time! I like the structure very much and it's so easy to find reasonable swaps depending on your equipment availability. I did not take official measurements but can clearly see and feel muscle gains. I'd consider myself a beginner, I've worked out in the past on and off but never as consistent as this app has motivated me to be! I have not missed a single workout. I also calorie deficit each day and eat high protein.

Natasha Anne

Woman, 26
3 months ago

3 weeks complete

1 year of prior experience

As expected strength gains

As expected muscle gains

No modifications

Zero training experience prior to doing this program. Was basically a shut in medical student with no strength. The program pushes you well and more than other beginner programs but is managable even for me. Very visible improvement in strength overall.

Abby H.

Woman, 35
3 months ago

7 weeks complete

5 years of prior experience

More than expected strength gains

More than expected muscle gains

Marginal modifications

have had great results with this program, this is my second or third time doing it? love it

C P.

Woman, 24
6 months ago

5 weeks complete

1 year of prior experience

More than expected strength gains

More than expected muscle gains

No modifications

Really like that all muscles are exercised. I've never been more motivated to exercise than with this plan. I can now feel my core muscles. Plus I e.g. bench press which I never thought of before. I can only recommend this plan and am very happy that I found it and (almost) completed it.

Shelby S.

Woman, 28
6 months ago

5 weeks complete

2 years of prior experience

As expected strength gains

As expected muscle gains

Marginal modifications

This program is great for my apartment gym. I add in a few exercises and trade out the recommended abs for my own exercises. Overall it’s easy to follow and an effective workout.