At 67, Denise Austin Demonstrates ‘Squat’ to ‘Tone’ Glutes That’s ‘Easier’ on Joints

Denise Austin, 67, shared how to “target-tone” glutes with a “mini squat” demonstration. She said this variation is great for those with joint pain.

• Denise Austin recently shared a low-impact workout for the lower body.
• The 67-year-old demonstrated a “mini squat” in the Instagram video.
• She says the squat variation puts “less pressure” on the joints.

Denise Austin shares her top workout tips consistently, ensuring fans have accessible workouts on-hand—including ways to make staying fit and living a healthy lifestyle work for everybody, regardless of age or fitness level. The 67-year-old previously demonstrated effective, easy workout moves for women over 50 and is now sharing another low-impact exercise for toning the legs and glutes. This time, the fitness star posted a workout video on Instagram showing fans how to perform a squat variation that puts “less pressure” on the joints, while offering the shaping and strength-building benefits of a classic squat.

Austin captioned the video: “Lift your booty with this mini squat!! Before getting your workout started, take a moment to adjust your form so you can get all of the toning, lifting benefits the squat has to offer, with less pressure on your joints!! Get up and join me and get that tooshy toned…You got this!!”

Austin begins the video on her pink yoga mat (which matched her pink workout leggings and tank top!), facing the side of the room. “Here’s a great way to lift that booty and target-tone that buttocks,” the fitness instructor says. “It’s a squat but let’s make sure you’re doing it easier for the joints.”

She begins with her arms outstretched (parallel to the floor) and instructs viewers to keep their “feet shoulder-width apart.” Next, Austin bends her knees to slowly lower her buttocks down toward the ground—slightly less than in a standard squat. She adds that it’s important to “squeeze that tushy” on the way back up.

“Make sure you’re only doing a mini-squat and sit back so the weight is in your heels,” Austin explains. “That’s it, that’s the answer—squeeze on the way up. Do this for one minute.”

As always, fans loved the tutorial. “Thank you Denise for all your wonderful tips. I love watching your videos. You are so inspiring.❤️,” one fan wrote. “Denise, you make the best videos for me to be able to work out,” another added. “Please don’t stop you are awesome.”

Thankfully, Austin has many more low-impact workout videos available for fans—including her lunge tips for women over 50 with knee pain. The variation involved elevating your back leg on a chair while placing your hands on your hips (or holding onto a countertop for better balance). “If you have knee trouble and avoid lunges, try them this way!! This will protect your knees and allow you to still do an effective lunge,” Austin explained.

We are so thankful that Austin continues to inspire women of all ages with her amazing workout videos and wellness tips. While we can’t wait to see what workout she shares next, we’ll be lacing up our sneakers (check out her favorites below!) in the meantime.

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