This one is for the short and curvy girls out there. I feel your pain, it can be really hard to find a workout routine that doesn’t make you look and feel super bulky. I personally like my curvy body, but I do have to pay attention to the type of workouts I use. This hourglass figure workout helps you shape your abs, legs and booty. I like a lean body, but I want to keep my curves without bulking up too much. That’s why you’ll find my favorite exercises to create that perfect hourglass figure for yourself.
This hourglass workout is pretty easy to do, but it makes you work because I use a lot of reps. I also take really short breaks myself to keep my heart rate up, so I can sweat like crazy. You can do this workout without machines, you just need some weights depending on the exercise. I personally like to use less weight, but more reps so I don’t end up too muscular. So grab yourself some dumbbells or a five to ten kilo plate to get yourself started. Don’t forget to bring the list below to the gym so you know exactly what to do!
This is my workout routine for 45 to 60 minutes of exercise:
Leg raises
- 3 to 4 sets
- 10 to 16 reps
- Using my own body weight
Plank with side steps
- 1 set
- 3 reps or more if I can
- Use ten side steps, then hold the planking position for ten extra seconds
Push ups
- 3 sets
- 10 reps
- Using my own body weight
Good mornings
- 3 to 4 sets
- 10 to 12 reps
- Using a barbell or a barbell with 5 kg on each side
Lunges + side step squats
- 4 sets
- 10 reps for the lunges, then straight into 10 reps for the side step squats
- Using 5 kg plate above my head or two dumbbells of 5 kg on each side
Squat combo
- 4 sets
- 12 to 15 reps
- Using a barbell which is about 15 kg
Squats
- 4 sets
- 10 to 12 reps
- Using 5 to 7,5 kg on each side
That’s my hourglass workout for short and curvy girls like me. You can also use this workout when you’re taller of course! Keep in mind that I do use a lot of reps to build up strength and a leaner looking body. Check with your trainer if these exercises are good for your body and body goals, safety first! If you have any questions, please let me know in the comments. I’d be happy to help you out. Don’t forget to let me know what you think of this workout.
Hourglasses for the win!
Kaya-Quintana
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