Many famous stars, from Kim Kardashian to Jennifer Lopez, are known for their shapely buttocks, but it’s time for everyone to discover their secrets. Before you say that amazing glutes are something only celebrities can afford, think again. There are some simple exercises you can do whenever you have time that can help you get that body part the way you’ve always wanted.
At the awesome.club we’re always on the lookout for celebrity secrets, including their most effective workouts. That’s why we want to share the information we find with you.
1. Leg lifts with elastic band
2. Lifting and balancing
Who trusts this exercise?
Jennifer Lopez uses many different exercises to tone her glutes, always under the supervision of personal trainer Tracy Anderson. One of them is lifting and balance.
What you should do?
Start in a kneeling position, with your hands under your shoulders; Lift and stretch your left leg; Open your shoulders and extend the corresponding arm. If it’s too difficult at first, extend the opposite arm; Keeping the leg lifted, rock the knee back and forth while throwing the foot that is on the ground towards the thigh. Try to hold out as long as possible; Repeat with the right leg and arm; If this workout is too easy, you can do it with ankle weights.
3. Plank with kick
Who trusts this exercise?
According to Gwyneth Paltrow’s trainer, she uses this exercise to tone her glutes. The whole body will work to maintain this position.
What you should do?
Bridge in plank position; Lift your right leg off the floor; Keep the sole of the foot facing the ceiling; Stretch your right leg back; Repeat the exercise 30 to 40 times, switching legs.
4. High knee exercise with step ups
Who trusts this exercise?
Actress Sofia Vergara uses this workout to tone her glutes and it’s as easy as walking up stairs.
What you should do?
Stand in front of a base (you can choose a box or a bench); Place left foot on base; Push your body up by bending your right knee and lifting it as high as you can; Reverse the movement to leave the base; Repeat using your right leg. Do 10 to 20 repetitions per end.
5. Basic lunge
Who trusts this exercise?
Kim Kardashian uses many exercises to keep her body in shape, such as pulleys and leg presses. She even lifts weights to tone her figure, like doing squats and deadlifts with a barbell. But the basic lunge is one of her favorite exercises since it doesn’t require machines or weights and can be done virtually anywhere.
What you should do?
Straighten your body and keep your shoulders back. Step forward with one leg and lower your hips, bending your knee to a 90-degree angle. Make sure your front knee is directly above your ankle; Keep the weight in your heels and return to the starting position. Repeat with the other leg; Do 20 repetitions; When it gets too easy, try walking. Rather than returning to a stationary position, do so in a way that simulates walking. You can also try holding weights.
6. Surfboard Squats
Who trusts this exercise?
According to her personal trainer, Lara Marq, Beyoncé uses this training (which she likes to call “surbort”) to keep her glutes in shape.
What you should do?
Place your feet like you’re on a surfboard while squeezing your glutes; Squat down keeping your knees behind your toes; Jump and spin, landing on the opposite side; Repeat for one minute.
7. Glutes with flexion and extension
Who trusts this exercise?
Vanessa Hudgens’ personal trainer, Lauren Weisman, says the star uses this exercise to tone her hamstring muscles and lift her butt.
What you should do?
Stand with your feet below your hips; Bend your body at a 90 degree angle, keeping your arms straight; Straighten your right leg, raising it to hip level; Lower your right leg to the floor; Repeat 10 times. Then do 10 repetitions with your left leg.
8. Inverted lunge
Who trusts this exercise?
Heidi Klum uses this exercise to work her outer thighs as well as her glutes, according to personal trainer David Kirsch. This workout requires the use of some weight, such as a medicine ball or a dumbbell.
What you should do?
Support the chosen weight; Stand with feet shoulder-width apart; Step back with your right leg, lift it against your torso, and step your left leg to the side; Rise back to the starting position; Repeat 15 to 20 times with each leg.
9. Shoulder or “candle” posture
Who trusts this exercise?
Actress Halle Berry is not only a fan of this particular exercise, which aims to work the lower back and legs, she has also talked about it on her own Instagram account.
What you should do?
Lie on your back, keeping your legs extended and your arms at your sides. If you are a beginner, lie down on a blanket or similar base; Bend your knees, placing your feet on the floor. As you breathe in, use your abdominal muscles to lift your legs and hips off the floor. Bend your torso and try to bring your knees closer to your face, lift your hips and keep your torso perpendicular to the floor; Bend your elbows and place your hands on your lower back, keeping your elbows on the floor; Raise your thighs high enough until they are vertical to the floor, eventually straightening your legs. Your shoulders, hips and feet must be kept in a straight line. Also, make sure your head and neck are in line with your spine; Hold this position and take about 10 breaths. Lower your feet and move your arms back.
Bonus: Bridge
Another quick and easy workout that can help you tone your glutes is the bridge.
What you should do?
Lie down on the floor. If you feel uncomfortable, do it on a mat or blanket; Take a breath and push your tailbone up, reaffirming your glutes, which you should lift off the floor; Raise your buttocks so that your thighs form an angle with the floor, with your knees above your heels; Keep moving forward and lengthen your tailbone. Hold this position for one minute before returning to the starting position.
Do you know another celebrity secret to getting in shape? Do you have a personal trick for toning your glutes? Tell us in the comments!
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