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.
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.
Sculpt Seamless Scrunch Leggings
Adapt Safari Seamless Leggings
Body Shaping Leggings
MP Women’s Tempo Seamless Scrunch 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.
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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Best Scrunch Bum Leggings OverallSculpt Seamless Scrunch LeggingsWhy we love them: Tala’s seamless scrunch leggings have already worked their way into over 40k women’s wardrobes. So, clearly, there’s quite a race to the checkout when it comes to this high-waisted style. Available in eight neutral shades, they’re chic, sleek and super soft. Plus, the brand stocks sports bras and jackets in the same shades so you can create a colourmatched co-ord. And the majority of the fabrics are made from recycled materials, making them a slightly more planet-friendly buy, too.- Size availability: XS – XL.
- Colour range: Black marl, grey marl, coffee marl, chai marl, olive marl, navy marl, oyster black marl, pebble marl.
- Material: Recycled polyamide, recycled polyester and elastane.
Best Scrunch Butt Leggings From AmazonDOULAFASS Butt Lift LeggingsWhy we love them: These Doulafass high-waisted leggings are available in a huge range of shades, from basic black to baby blue and eye-catching tie-dye styles, meaning there is something to suit almost everyone. They’re squat-proof and seamless to keep you comfortable through every workout. Plus, they have almost 700 five-star reviews on Amazon, proving the popularity of the affordable bum sculpting style.- Size availability: XS – XL.
- Colour range: Black, tie-dye, deep green, army green, grey, wine red, army green tie-dye, coffee tie-dye, rose purple, blue, purple tie-dye, red tie-dye, green tie-dye.
- Material: Polyester and nylon.
Best Leggings With Butt ScrunchAdapt Safari Seamless LeggingsWhy we love them: For those who lift weights, Gymshark’s high-waisted gym leggings have got you covered. Squat-proof thanks to the scrunch bum, thick fabric and with a supportive, ribbed waistband, they’ll see you through every lift with little worry. After all, no one wants to be faffing around with their gym kit when there’s real work to be done. As they’re built to be moved in, the breathable, sweat-wicking fabric will also keep you cool as you start to break a sweat too – quite the gamechanger when you’re really getting those glutes working.- Size availability: XXS – XXL.
- Colour range: Black, wave blue, force green.
- Material: Nylon, polyester and elastane.
Best Ruched Bum LeggingsBody Shaping LeggingsWhy we love them: Famous for it’s bodysuits and high-quality tights, Wolford is a go-to for luxury level wardrobe essentials – scrunch bum leggings, included. Making the ruched back both a fashionable style twist as well as part of the functional design, the gathered detail goes all the way to the waistband working to accentuate the waist as well. Genius.- Size availability: XS – L.
- Colour range: Ash, titanium.
- Material: Polyamide and elastane.
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Best Bum Enhancing LeggingsEssential LeggingsWhy we love them: These Lounge scrunch bum leggings come in a great range of sizes spanning XS to 3XL, meaning there’s something to suit a huge range of body shapes. Plus, you can even pick from petite or regular leg lengths so shorter gym girlies can solely have the ruching effect on the bum and not around the ankles as well.- Size availability: XS – 3XL.
- Colour range: Charcoal, black, coffee, espresso, gun metal, oat, olive, pine green, smoked blue, taupe.
- Material: Polyamide and elastane.
Best Bum Lift Leggings7/8 High-Waist Airlift LeggingsWhy we love them: Alo Yoga has racked up a long list of celebrity customers including Jamie Chung, Em Rata, Bella Hadid and many more famous faces. So, it’s unsurprising that the brands scrunch bum leggings are among one of the bestsellers. Stocked in a range of neutral core colours with seasonal shades often available, the high-waisted leggings work with compression fabric to help sculpt the body, booty included.- Size availability: XS – 3XL.
- Colour range: Black, espresso, anthracite, navy, wild berry, midnight green, fog, soft mulberry, pink summer crush.
- Material: Polyester and elastane.
Best Affordable Scrunch Bum Gym LeggingsRIOJOY Scrunch Seamless LeggingsWhy we love them: These Roijoy leggings shot to fame on TikTok, with plenty of people praising their sculpted booty look. To perk up your posterior even further, two smile contouring lines sit beneath the bum to help lift while the ruched fabric on top adds the appearance of extra volume – pretty high tech stuff for a set of gym leggings. The ribbed waistband also provides additional support around the tummy, should you want that.- Size availability: XS – XL.
- Colour range: Black, grey, dark heather grey, grape, wine, blue, gradient black, green, greyish green, mint green navy, pink, sky, gradient grey, ink, coffee, tie-dye coffee, green, baby blue, lichen, tie-dye black, strawberry, tie-dye yellow, tie-dye black.
- Material: Polyamide and elastane.
Best Scrunch Bum Tights For GymMP Women’s Tempo Seamless Scrunch LeggingsWhy we love them: Of course, no new items of clothing are truly sustainable. Although, if you are looking to be more planet-friendly with your purchases, these MP (previously Myprotein) sculpting leggings are a little better than most as they’re made with recycled polyamide. Designed will all sorts of training in mind, the super soft, sweat-wicking material will see you through every squat and lunge your legs can manage while seamlessly sculpting your derrière with its ruched design.- Size availability: XS – XXL.
- Colour range: Black, copper, grey marl, light olive.
- Material: Recycled polyamide and elastane.
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Best Peach Bum LeggingsOMKAGI Women Scrunch Seamless Gym LeggingsWhy we love them: Breaking up the sea of basic black leggings is this incredibly easy-to-wear Omkangi grey marl pair. Made from a spandex-polyester blend, the sweat-wicking workout leggings are sure to see you through every squat, lunge and burpee with ease or can simply be worn in place of your go-to grey joggers. Plus, there are plenty of other shades to pick from should grey not be your personal go-to.- Size availability: S – XL.
- Colour range: Black, grey, army green, coffee, brown tie-dye, rose purple tie-dye, wine red tie-dye.
- Material: Polyester and spandex.
Cropped Scrunch Bum LeggingsPower UltraSculpt High-Waisted 7/8 Gym LeggingsWhy we love them: Sweaty Betty is one of the most famous women’s sportswear brands around, so it’s unsurprising that it stocks a standout pair of scrunch bum leggings. Available in both full leg and a shorter ⅞ length for those who like them cropped and people on the petite size, there’s an option to fit a wide range of body shapes and sizes. The brand’s famous ‘power fabric’ is used to help sculpt the bum and waist while still being breathable and wicking away sweat so that you stay comfy with every move.- Size availability: XXS – XXL.
- Colour range: Black, black faded print, blue pixel leopard print.
- Material: Polyamide and elastane.
Best Booty Scrunch LeggingsZAAYO Gym Leggings with Scrunch BumWhy we love them: If it’s high rise you’re after, then Zaayo’s scrunch bum gym leggings are sure to fit the bill. The waistband comes up so high that it touches some customer’s sports bras (depending on your height, of course), making them a great fit for those wanting gym kits with more coverage. Plus, a huge range of colours are available, meaning there’s something to suit a wide range of styles and the nylon-polyester fabric is super soft, too.- Size availability: XS – XL.
- Colour range: Violet, black grey, red, black, chocolate, grey, sand, blue green, light blue, black grey, purple pink, dark blue, purple black, berry, brown.
- Material: Nylon and polyester.