Of course, she didn’t do it alone.
“She needed to gain lots of muscle mass to look strong and powerful,” she explains.
Plus, Davis drank a gallon of water a day to prevent fatigue and boost energy.
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Davis enjoys deadlifts and bicep curls the most, says Mclain.
“She always comes alive when she can do some punching and kicking,” she adds.
As for the moves she dreads?
That would besquats, step-ups, andpush-ups.
“I push her and she pushes me.
“It’s always more fun if you have a partner to suffer with through the workout.
If you’re up for the challenge, keep scrolling to try out a workout designed by Mclain.
It’s filled with tough exercises that helped prepare Davis for her latest role.
She recommends doing this workout three to four times a week.
Choose between light and heavy weights depending on your fitness goals.
you’ve got the option to even skip the equipment and utilize body weight instead.
Hold the plate with elbows bent and facing out.
B.Draw right leg up, bringing right knee toward left elbow while twisting upper body to the right.
Switch sides; repeat.
That’s one set.
Do 3 sets per side.
Flex knees and lower hips until right knee is just above the floor.
Right elbow is tucked in and facing forward.
C.Press the weight up in straight line.
wrap up the gap between ear and shoulder.
verify to keep elbow in the whole time.
D.Lower the weight back to starting position.
Push the weight downward against the ground right next to left foot.
Flex knees and lower hips until left knee is just above the floor.
B.Hold dumbbells at shoulder height with arms tight to body and palms facing in.
C.Stand up and rotate arms out to the sides and press the dumbbells upward.
Palms face in at shoulder height.
Repeat for 45 seconds and rest for 15 seconds.
Switch sides; repeat.
That’s one set.
Do 2 sets per side.
Then, raise the kettlebell to chest level.
Hold the kettlebell like a ball, locking thumbs on the handle.
B.Move the kettlebell around head in a counterclockwise halo motion.
C.Stand and face front.
Immediately begin another kettlebell halo in the opposite clockwise direction.
D.Return to standing and face front.
Repeat for 45 seconds and rest for 15 seconds.
That’s one set.
Jumping Lunges with Lat Row
A.Start with feet shoulder-width apart, core engaged, and shoulders back.
Keep chest open and still as you lift.
C.Lower kettlebell until right arm is fully extended again.
Rest the kettlebell on the floor.
D.Jump up to switch legs in mid-air (right leg forward and left leg back).
Keep the jump low.
E.With left arm, row kettlebell up to left side of ribcage.
F.Lower kettlebell until left arm is fully extended.
Rest the kettlebell on floor.
B.Draw belly in and flex spine.
Chin is slightly tucked in, firing up entire core.
C.Draw left knee to chest as right leg extends out to maximum extension.
As right knee draws in, lower barbell to chest.
E.Continue alternating, keeping the same rhythm.
Sword Crunches
A.Lie down on the mat or floor.
Keep knees bent, back flat, and feet flexed.
B.Hold a dumbbell tightly with both hands like a sword over head.
C.Exhale to lift shoulders and squeeze abdominal muscles.
Pull belly button in with each crunch.
see to it to go only half way up.
It’s not a full sit up.
D.Swing arms as if to split something in half right between knees.
Return to starting position on an inhale as you lie down.
Standing Chest Press with a Plate
A.Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding plate in both hands.
Elbows are facing out and bend.
B.Press hands into the plate and push it straight out until arms are fully extended.
C.Slowly bring the weight back to chest.
