We’ll admit that more often than not, DNA plays a major role in the relative litheness of our favorite models. But what we’ve learned in our never-ending investigation into what models do and don’t do in the name of fitness and health is that no matter how genetically blessed they may be, they also have to work for it – at the end of the day, looking the part is kind of their job. Just a little while ago, as part of this journalistic pursuit, we grilled Sports Illustrated model Nina Agdal about everything from her favorite cheat meals and why she drinks eight glasses of water a day to how exactly she stays in such amazing shape. Now, we’re exploring the latter just a little bit further with Agdal’s trainer, Soho Strength Lab’s Andrew Speer, and all the muscle-screaming moves he has her doing on the regular. Because even if we won’t ever actually look like a swimsuit model (we’re living in the real world, guys), at the very least we can sweat like one.
How to Structure the Workout
Do Exercises 1 – 3 for two to three rounds as a warm-up. Rest ten to 20 seconds between each set.
Do Exercises 4 – 6 for three to five rounds for a killer total body conditioning workout! Rest one to two minutes between sets.
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Move #1: Walk Out to Spider-Lunge Sequence
“Start in standing position, reach down to the floor, and walk out to plank position. Place your right foot just outside the right hand, keeping the foot flat and pointing forward. Raise your right arm to the ceiling, twisting from you upper back. Return your hand to the floor and repeat on the other side. Walk back up to standing.”
Do five reps.
Tip: Don’t rush! This is an amazing full-body stretch and warm-up for your abs and shoulders.
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Move #2: Step Out with Overhead Reach
“Start in standing position. Step your right leg in front, far enough that your left knee trails behind your left hip. Bring your arms overhead as you step out and back to your side as you step up. You should feel a stretch in the front of your trailing leg and a slight stretch in your chest and shoulders.”
Do ten reps, alternating legs.
Tip: Plant your front heel firmly. Don’t let it come off the floor until you step back up.
