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These 14 Best Butt-Lifting Leggings Are Basically a Confidence Boost You Can Wear

No squats required!

By and Francesca Krempa
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If you’re as perpetually online as I am, you know there are butt-lifting leggings, and then there are the best butt-lifting leggings. I’m talking about the sculpting tights that make you stop mid-scroll on TikTok and go “Okay, I need those!” The best booty-boosting pairs are basically a push-up bra for your bum—it’s still all you in there. Just with a little more ‘oomph.

So what sets them apart? It’s all in the design. Think subtle ruching, contour shading, and strategic compression that hug without digging in. Some styles use denser fabric through the back for added support, while others rely on curvy seams or paneling to enhance your shape. I rounded up the best of the best for a lil’ lift when you need it most. No matter what you go with, they’re all an instant confidence boost, bound to make you giggle with delight in the mirror (and maybe snap a pic or two).

But first, here’s a peek at some of our favorites.

Our top picks for the best butt-lifting leggings:

Intrigued? There’s way more below. Go ahead and scroll on for the best butt-lifting leggings out there on the internet.

1
this leg-day essential

Fanka Body Sculpt Leggings

Body Sculpt Leggings
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Credit: Fanka

These leggings are made from Fanka's proprietary PowerLift Tech to provide compression for targeted areas so you feel totally supported as you lift, jump, squat, and run. They feature a 3D-printed design to give the illusion of a more rounded booty (though you can always wear them inside out if you don't like the look, since they're reversible).

Key Specs:

Materials70% polyamide, 30% elastane
Compression LevelHigh
Lift Features3D-printed design

Chances are you're familiar with Halara's internet-famous Activity Dress, but the brand also has a very popular (and very budget-friendly) pair of butt-scrunch leggings that has earned rave reviews. Available in two colors and three length options, these leggings are made with breathable, stretchy fabric that wicks away sweat before it even forms—all while giving the appearance of a boosted booty.

Key Specs:

Materials90% nylon, 10% elastane
Compression LevelMedium
Lift FeaturesSeamless
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These viral Seasum leggings have been all over TikTok for years now, thanks to that ruched design and heart-shaped back seam, which work together to make your bum look juicier. Plus, certain colors even come with side pockets built in (and you also get them with a honeycomb texture).

Key Specs:

Material92% polyester, 8% spandex
Compression LevelMedium
Lift FeaturesRuched
Airlift High-Waist 7/8 Line Up Legging
Now 30% Off
Credit: Alo Yoga

No, they're not the cheapest, but the Airlift Line Up Legging has Kylie Jenner's stamp of approval, so they've gotta be good, no?? We love the flocked velvet sweetheart detailing on the back, as well as that uniquely ribbed waistband. And as the name promises, Alo's Airlift fabric really does work to smooth and lift without feeling restrictive.

Key Specs:

Material82% polyester, 18% elastane
Compression LevelMedium
Lift FeaturesContoured seams
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According to shoppers, these leggings really do make your booty POP. Using a combination of contouring shading, ruched detailing, and a heart-shaped back seam, these bestsellers will really highlight your backside—all while feeling lightweight and buttery soft.

Key Specs:

Material76% polyamide, 14% polyester, 10% spandex
Compression LevelLight
Lift FeaturesRuching, contoured seams

These sport 360-degree contouring and a subtle scrunch to smooth and shape for that “I just got off the leg press” effect. Thick, squat-proof fabric plus a snatching waistband means you’ll look sculpted from warm-up to your post-gym protein shake.

Key Specs:

Material61% Nylon, 31% Polyester, 8% Elastane
Compression Level High
Lift FeaturesContoured seams
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For a booty lift on a budget, you can’t go wrong with this top-rated pair. The “Scrunch Bum” seam hits right under the cheeks for an instant lift, while a subtle V-shaped waistband adds even more shape.

Key Specs:

Material90% Polyamide, 10% elastane
Compression Level Medium
Lift FeaturesRuching, contoured seam

Add some flair to your workout—literally. These sculpt with contour shading and subtle scrunch that rounds everything out, while the seamless knit hugs like a second skin. For less than $30, you get lift, hold, and comfort all in one.

Key Specs:

Material92% Polyamide, 8% Elastane
Compression Level Medium
Lift FeaturesContoured seams, scrunch
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Aside from that ruched seam placed right between the booty cheeks for oomph, these leggings are virtually seamless for a barely-there feel. They also offer some contouring shading to frame your bum, which is a nice touch.

Key Specs:

Material94% nylon, 6% spandex
Compression Level Light
Lift FeaturesSeamless, contour shading

If you want a lift without the ruching or contour seams, this crossover waistband helps your booty pop naturally. The sleek, buttery fabric feels more lounge than gym wear, and the colors come in a literal rainbow—there’s something for every vibe.

Key Specs:

Material88% Nylon, 12% elastane
Compression Level Light
Lift FeaturesCrossover waistband
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Like all the best butt-lifting leggings, these ones boast a dreamy feel, a lightly compressive high waist, and no front seam (so you can avoid the dreaded camel toe). We especially love the multi-seam design on the waistband, which will give you that glute-hugging lift that brought you here in the first place!

Key Specs:

Material75% nylon, 25% spande
Compression Level Light
Lift FeaturesMulti-seam waistband

Spanx’s Booty Boost Leggings use a contoured waistband and curved seam (that hits just above the booty) to give you the illusion of a perkier rear, while the medium compression and targeted shaping keep you feeling supported all over. And while these are designed to hit between the calf and ankle, you can also get 'em in a full length.

Key Specs

Material64% nylon, 36% elastane
Compression LevelMedium
Lift FeatureContoured waistband, curved seam
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this sleek sculptor

Vitality Cloud II Pant - Sage

Cloud II Pant - Sage
Credit: Vitality

The Cloud II Pant from Vitality really is that girl. We're talking about a double-lined waistband for support without pinching, a glute contour seam that gives you defined buns, and squat-proof fabric that feels like straight-up marshmallows. Yep, they're pretty damn great—and they come in just about every color imaginable, too.

Key Specs:

Material77% recycled nylon, 23% elastane
Compression Level High
Lift FeaturesContoured seams

PopFlex is here to help you find leggings that truly fit like a glove, which is why you get your choice of five (!!) different inseam options, depending on your height and preferred length. Other perks include the brushed fabric, the discreet side pockets, the waist-sculpting band, and that V-shaped, booty-hugging back seam.

Key Specs:

Materials77% polyester, 23% spandex
Compression Level High
Lift FeaturesCountoured seams
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Each of our shopping articles adheres to the 15 Percent Pledge and includes products for all sizes. These butt-lifting leggings were chosen based on style, functionality, testability, price point, and so many reviews to put together this shoppable list of the very best for you!

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Corinne Sullivan is an Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers a variety of beats, including lifestyle, entertainment, relationships, shopping, and more. She can tell you everything you need to know about the love lives of A-listers, the coziest bedsheets, and the sex toys actually worth your $$$. She is also the author of the 2018 novel Indecent. Follow her on Instagram for cute pics of her pup and bébé. 

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