101 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.
Ray
Woman, 255 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
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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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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
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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
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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.
Ambvar
Woman3 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
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, 263 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
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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, 357 weeks complete
5 years of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
have had great results with this program, this is my second or third time doing it? love it