Top butt-lifting exercises You want a perky butt, but not sure where to start? These exercises and classes are your saving grace.The ultimate butt workout builds a perky butt that not only looks the biz in skinnies but is structurally sound to facilitate optimal biomechanical function (free and resilient movement to you and us). You had no idea how important your booty was, right?Try: BarreThe Barre class trend is sweeping the nation with the ballet-based workout becoming available at gyms and Pilates studios across the country.