Scrunch bum leggings have been around for a little while now, shooting to fame in the activewear boom around 2020 (thank you, lockdown), and yet, they’re still proving to be everyone’s favourite shape. Seriously – I go to the gym regularly and they’re everywhere.
Yep: approved by many a gym girlie – with famous faces such as J-Lo, Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner included – they’re so popular that TALA reported they’ve sold over 40,000 units of their iteration. That’s a lot of booty-enhancing bottoms. But why are they so adored?
Made from stretchy, super soft fabric with a ruched backside, the best scrunch bum leggings are designed to sculpt and lift for a perkier posterior. Plus, the extra material means they’re squat-proof, lunge-proof and will keep you comfy through both a hard HIIT class and while lounging on the sofa – essential elements of any great gym kit.
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Are scrunch bum leggings flattering?
Definitely. Most of them feature a ‘scrunched’ elasticated seam at the back which gives the illusion of more definition, and some go even further with subtle panels that lift and shape everything even more.
Looking to enhance your already great glutes? We’ve sought out some scrunch butt styles to get you started, including bestsellers from Gymshark, Amazon, Riojoy and TALA.
How we tested the best scrunch bum leggings
We’re avid believers that if you feel good at the gym you perform better, so anything that’s going to boost our confidence that little bit more – i.e. scrunch bum leggings – gets the seal of approval from us. We looked at styles that tick this box as well as ones that are affordable, luxury, and somewhere in between, to save you the hassle. Rest assured, each pair in this edit is fully squat proof, too. Read more about how we test things here, and don’t forget to check out our guides on yoga pants, gym leggings with pockets, and the best leggings for everyday here.
Check out the best 11 scrunch bum leggings that made it onto our wishlists below.
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