We all love her and all secretly want to look like her-well now we can! In the recent issue of Glamour, body by Glamour staffers shared Kate Upton’s sleek stomach workout. Now we can all stop doing those crunches and start working on the whole core area.
This workout, if done twice a week with 40 minutes of cardio, 3 times a week will get you results in one month. Don’t forget to add in your healthy diet, Upton skips the sugar, dairy, processed carbs and opts for lean protein and veggies.
You may be in the final stretch before your wedding or you may be in the beginning stages of planning, whatever it is this workout will be an added little bonus to what you are currently doing. Good luck! 🙂
Spider-man Plank
Start in push-up position with hands directly below shoulders. Pull right knee out to the side, hovering toward the right elbow. Return to start and repeat on opposite side. Do 15 reps per side. Works all ab muscles, calves, thighs, back, chest, arms, and shoulders.
Leg Scissors
Sitting on the floor, prop yourself up on forearms, pull belly button toward spine, and extend legs at a 45-degree angle. Scissor legs (right over left, then left over right) as you slowly lower them toward the floor. Continue lifting and lowering for 30 seconds. Works abs.
Superman
Lie face down with legs extended and hands behind head. Pull belly button in and slowly lift chest and legs off the floor. Hold for five counts, lower, and repeat. Do 10 reps, holding the last rep as long as you can. Works back and abs.
Cross-Knee Plank
From push-up position, bend and lift left knee, bringing it across body toward right elbow. Return to start and repeat, bringing right knee to left elbow. Do 15 reps per side. Works abs, thighs, butt, back, chest, arms, and shoulders.
Plank With Torso Rotation
Start in a push-up with a three-pound dumbbell (or full water bottle) in your right hand. Lift right hand and hug it across your chest, as shown. Then raise your arm up toward the ceiling. Return to start. Do 15 reps, switch sides, and repeat. Works all abs, thighs, back, chest, arms, and shoulders.
Photos courtesy of kateupton.com, www.conquerfitness.com.au, www.5bestexercises.com, absdefinition.com, www.skimble.com, www.glamour.com.
