11 Best Butt-Lifting Shorts That Sculpt and Tone Without the Squats

Best Butt-Lifting Shorts at a Glance

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Spanx Booty Boost Active Bike Shorts

Best Overall
Spanx Booty Boost® Active Bike Shorts

Buy Now at Spanx $68

The Spanx Booty Boost Active Bike Shorts are a mix between shapewear and activewear. They’re made from a comfortable, breathable, and stretchy nylon blend and feature a design made to stay in place without twisting or sliding down while exercising. And, their contoured waistband also creates a lifting effect.

Sizes available: XS-3X
Material: Nylon, lycra, elastane, cotton
Colors: 1
Frostluinai Short

Best Budget
Frostluinai Short

$10 Buy Now at walmart

For budget-friendly butt-lifting shorts, try these from Walmart. These comfortable and stretchy shorts feature a scrunch butt design, made to create a more lifted look.

Sizes available: S-XL
Material: Spandex
Colors: 1
Lululemon Wunder Train Short

Best Contouring
Lululemon Wunder Train Contour Fit High-Rise Short

$64 Buy Now at Lululemon

If you’re looking for a contoured effect, go with the Lululemon Wunder Train Contour Fit High-Rise Short. These exercise shorts are constructed from a comfortable and stretchy lycra material that is quick-drying so they’re functional (plus supportive) enough for a sweaty training session.

Sizes available: 0-14
Material: Lycra
Colors: 3
SKIMS Butt Lifting Short

Best Sculpting
SKIMS Butt Lifting Short

$60 Buy Now at SKIMS

The SKIMS Butt Lifting Shorts are an excellent choice if you want a versatile option that you can wear on its own or under garments. These shorts are constructed from a stretchy and breathable nylon blend and also feature built-in sculpting to shape your booty.

Sizes available: 2XS-4XL
Material: Spandex, nylon
Colors: 8
Buff Bunny Legacy Short 6”

Best With Butterfly Back
Buff Bunny Legacy Short 6”

$48 Buy Now at Buff Bunny

Shorts with butterfly backs automatically create a butt-lifting look — and I’m obsessed with these Legacy Shorts from Buff Bunny. In addition to the lifting butterfly back, these exercise shorts have medium compression, so they also have a shaping and contouring effect.

Sizes available: 2XS-3XL
Material: Nylon, spandex
Colors: 4
Yitty Ultralift Bootysculpt Short

Best Size Range
Yitty Ultralift Bootysculpt Short

$55 Buy Now at Yitty

The Yitty Ultralift Bootysculpt Short features one of the best sizes ranges on our list. But, on top of that, it’s one of the best butt-lifting shorts, thanks to intentionally placed sculpting panels that shape and sculpt. In addition to its butt-lifting effects, the shorts also have compression in the legs to contour the thighs, plus a waistband with tummy support.

Sizes available: XS-6XL
Material: Nylon, spandex
Colors: 3
SUUKSESS Seamless Booty Shorts

Best on Amazon
SUUKSESS Women Seamless Booty Shorts

$20 Buy Now at Amazon

For the best butt-lifting shorts on Amazon, go with the SUUKESS Women Seamless Booty Shorts . These $20 gym shorts feature an ultra-short silhouette with scrunch butt seaming and a wide waistband for tummy support, too. Plus, they’re constructed from a comfortable and stretchy nylon and spandex blend designed to withstand sweaty leg day workouts.

Sizes available: XS-XL
Material: Nylon, spandex
Colors: 29
VOYJOY Workout Shorts

Best Scrunch Butt
VOYJOY Women Workout Shorts

$24 Buy Now at Amazon

Scrunch butt seams are a way to create a lifted booty look instantly. For the best butt-lifting shorts with a scrunch seam, consider these from Amazon. In addition to their scrunch seam, these shorts come in tons of different colors — a whopping 32 to be exact — and have a V-shaped seam in the back for an added sculpted look.

Sizes available: XS-XL
Material: Nylon, spandex
Colors: 32
Kamo Fitness Ellyn Yoga Shorts

Best With Tummy Control
Kamo Fitness Ellyn High Waisted Yoga Shorts

$20 Buy Now at Amazon

If you want a pair of butt-lifting shorts with some added tummy control, consider these high-waisted yoga shorts from Amazon. The bike shorts have a buttery soft material with enough structure and compression for a supportive and contouring effect. They come in nine different colors (including classic black) and are versatile enough to wear to the gym or with a sports bra and oversized button-up shirt for a casual running errands look.

Sizes available: XS-L
Material: Nylon, spandex
Colors: 9
NVGTN Contour Seamless Shorts

Best Colors
NVGTN Contour Seamless Shorts

$30 Buy Now at NVGTN

If you’re the kind of person who finds something they love and buys it in every color, these seamless shorts are for you. The NVGTN Contour Seamless Shorts have a lightweight, soft, and stretchy feel with design details like a compressive waistband and thigh and glute contour shading to create the illusion of a lifted booty. On top of that, they come in 41 colors, so you can get a pair of every leg day of the week.

Sizes available: XS-XL
Material: Nylon, spandex
Colors: 41
Halara Softlyzero Yoga Shorts

Best With V-Waistband
Halara Softlyzero™ Plush High-Waisted Crossover Side Drawstring Yoga Shorts

$30 Buy Now at Halara

Prefer a short with a V-waistband? I love these Halara shorts. In addition to their chic V-waistband, these shorts also have a scrunch seam with ruched drawstrings on the sides for a more customized fit (and flair). In addition to their style, the shorts are constructed with four-way stretch and are moisture-wicking, so they’re functional enough for sweaty workouts.

Sizes available: XS-XL
Material: Elastane, nylon
Colors: 2