Strong legs are the name of the game when it comes to this boss lady’s fitness routine.
And good news:Brian Nguyen, Hudson’s trainer and strength coach, has got you covered.
(And, during the summer, the duo focused on fixingHudson’s push-up form.)
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“We live and die by the basics,” he says.
Complete 4-6 rounds, with 1 minute of rest in between each round.
What you’ll need: Nothing if you’re doing this bodyweight style.
If or when you want to add resistance, grab a set of medium-to-heavy dumbbells or a kettlebell.
Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift
A.Stand with feet hips-width apart.
Shift weight to balance on left leg and make a strong fist with your right hand.
The right arm should be stretched long in front of right leg.
Keep hips square and avoid arching your low back.
Do as many reps as possible on one leg for 30 seconds before switching.
B.Extend left arm straight overhead with palm facing forward.
C.Scoop abs into the spine and sweep right leg forward, reaching left hand to toes.
Do as many reps as possible on one side for 30 seconds before switching.
Bodyweight Squat
A.Stand with feet slightly wider than hip-width apart, keeping toes turned slightly outward.
Brace abdominal muscles to engage the core.
B.Inhale and hinge at hips, bending knees while lowering with control into a squat position.
(Read to correctly do squats here.)
Doas many reps as possible for 30 seconds.
Glutes should be engaged and pelvis tucked.
B.Bring right hand off the ground to tap left shoulder.
Bring left hand to tap right shoulder.
C.Bring right knee into chest and toward left shoulder.
Bring left knee into chest and toward right shoulder.
Repeat this plank variation pattern.
Do as many reps as possible for 30 seconds.
B.Brace core and tuck hips.
Engage glutes and press through feet to lift hips into a bridge position.
Hips should be in a straight line with knees and torso.
C.Lower hips with control down to the mat to return to start.
(Ready for more?
Check outthe complete guide to deadlifts.)
B.Step forward with one leg, lowering hips until both knees are bent at 90-degree angles.
Do as many reps as possible for 30 seconds on one side before switching.
Complete the entire lower-body circuit 4-6 times total, resting for 60 seconds between each round.
