Scrunch bum leggings have been around for a little while now, shooting to fame in the activewear boom around 2020, and yet, they’re still proving plenty popular. Why? Because they have the handy ability to enhance your body’s natural shape and are designed to be totally squat-proof thanks to the extra fabric. So, you can workout without worry of your pants peeking through.

Approved by many a gym girlie – with famous faces such as J-Lo, Kim Kardashian and Alix Earle 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, what gives a legging a scrunch bum style?

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 a hard HIIT class, reformer pilates, and while lounging on the sofa – essential elements of any great gym kit.

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.

Why you can trust me

I’ve been both a fashion editor and gym goer for many years now, so not only do I know which brands are most popular in terms of cut, colour and trend-led styles — I also can see which ones actually hold up in action. My personal fit kit focuses on natural fibre fabrics (cotton with just a small percentage of spandex for stretch), but after hours of chatting to friends, reading online reviews and considering both price and performance, these are the scrunch bum leggings that seem up to the task.

Best Black Friday scrunch bum leggings

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. And some are even included in the Black Friday sales.

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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. So, if you’re not in love with the look of gym leggings, a scrunch bum shape could be the solution.

Check out the best 11 scrunch bum leggings that made it onto our wishlists below.

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