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Zoe Saldana: Strong Abs and Legs

34 min
 · 
8 exercises
Today's Zoe Saldana inspired workout focuses purely on building functional leg strength and a strong, toned core. Complete all exercises for the set amount of time given, averaging 2 - 3 seconds per rep. Remember, there's nothing better than feeling powerful!
Bosu Ball Bridges Hip Raises
4 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
Aim for 3 seconds per rep here: 1 second up, a 1 second glute tense at the top, and 1 second back down.
0:30 rest
Plank Reaches
4 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
Feel free to speed up the reps a little here, but keep that core strong and in place.
0:30 rest
Resistance Band Side Steps
4 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
Again, speeding up the reps to 2 seconds each is fine for these, alternates legs for every rep!
0:30 rest
Side Plank Hip Raises
4 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
2 sets per side and back to 3-second reps! Remember to check out the instructions if necessary.
0:30 rest
Band Side Leg Raises
3 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
Focus on tensing each leg at the top of the motion, and alternate your legs with each rep.
0:30 rest
Bosu Ball Leg Pull-ins
3 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
Getting onto the more challenging exercises now, you've got this!
0:30 rest
Bosu Ball Single Leg Hip Thrusts
4 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
Complete 2 sets per leg here and follow the same rhythm as the previous hip raises!
1:00 rest
One Arm Kettlebell Swings
3 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
The final exercise! Alternate your arms with every rep, make them fast, and finish strong!
This Zoe Saldana: Strong Abs and Legs 34 min gym workout plan effectively targets your core, glutes, abs and hip flexors.... Easily follow this workout with confidence on your phone or printable exercise program with our clear exercise demonstrations. You can also look up step-by-step instructions for each of the 8 exercises and see which muscle groups they target. Enjoy!

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Zoe Saldana: Strong Abs and Legs
34 min
 · 
8 exercises
Today's Zoe Saldana inspired workout focuses purely on building functional leg strength and a strong, toned core. Complete all exercises for the set amount of time given, averaging 2 - 3 seconds per rep. Remember, there's nothing better than feeling powerful!
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Bosu Ball Bridges Hip Raises
4 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
Set 1 of 4
Rest before next set
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Aim for 3 seconds per rep here: 1 second up, a 1 second glute tense at the top, and 1 second back down.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings
Secondary:
Abs
    1. Lay on a mat with your arms flat by your sides, your knees bent, and your feet flat on top of the round side of a Bosu ball.
    2. Push your feet into the Bosu ball and lift your glutes off the ground until your body reaches a fully-bridged position.
    3. Hold this top position for the designated tempo, try to tense your glutes during this time.
    4. Lower your body back down to the starting position to complete the rep.

 

Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings
Secondary:
Abs, Lower Back
  1. Lie on an exercise mat with your knees bent so that your feet are flat on the floor. Keep your back straight.
  2. Place your hands out to your sides palms flat for stability.
  3. Raise your glutes off the floor by extending your hips upward while pushing down through you heels.
  4. Continue until your back, hips and thighs are in a straight line. Hold for a count of one.
  5. Return to the start position by lowering your hips back to the floor.
  6. Pause then repeat.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
Secondary:
Abs
  1. Position yourself on all fours on a mat.
  2. Position your hands underneath your shoulders and place your knees under your hips.
  3. Keep your right knee bent at 90 degrees and flex the foot as you lift the knee until it is level with the hip.
  4. Lower the knee without touching the floor and repeat the lift.
  5. Once you’ve completed the reps on the right leg, switch legs.
Rest
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Plank Reaches
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Plank Reaches
4 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
Set 1 of 4
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Feel free to speed up the reps a little here, but keep that core strong and in place.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs, Lower Back
Secondary:
Shoulders
  1. Get into a face-down position on the floor supporting your upper body on your forearms. Your elbows should be bent at 90 degrees.
  2. Extend your legs straight out behind you, supporting yourself on your toes and balls of your feet.
  3. Keep your body in a straight line by tightening your abdominal and oblique muscles.
  4. When feeling secure, slowly lift one forearm off the floor while transferring the weight to your grounded forearm.
  5. Straighten the now-elevated arm out in front of you, reaching forward with your fingertips.
  6. Bring the elevated arm back in and to the floor, redistribute your weight, and repeat on the other side.
Rest
0:00
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Resistance Band Side Steps
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Resistance Band Side Steps
4 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
Set 1 of 4
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Again, speeding up the reps to 2 seconds each is fine for these, alternates legs for every rep!
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
Secondary:
Calves, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
  1. Step inside of a tied resistance band. Separate your feet to shoulder-width. Place a slight bend in the knees while you keep your chest up.
  2. Slowly step to the side with the right foot. Your stance should be well outside of shoulder-width.
  3. Pause then step with the left foot in the same direction as the right. Keep stepping out with the right until the set is complete then switch sides.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Hamstrings
  1. Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart. Bend your knees and bring yourself down into a squat until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
  2. Keep your chest up, your eyes focused straight ahead, and your core engaged. 
  3. Take mini, duck-like steps forwards and backwards for the designated number of reps.
  4. Quack quack.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Lie on your right side on top of a yoga mat or other soft surface.
  2. Brace your core and make sure your body is in a straight line. Keep your right hand on the ground and your left hand on your hip.
  3. Slowly lift the left leg into the air, keeping it straight during the exercise.
  4. Slowly lower your left leg. Complete the set then repeat with the other leg.
Rest
0:00
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Side Plank Hip Raises
Next
Side Plank Hip Raises
4 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
Set 1 of 4
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
2 sets per side and back to 3-second reps! Remember to check out the instructions if necessary.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Lie on your side on an exercise mat or comfortable workout surface.
  2. Fully extend your legs with one resting on top of the other.
  3. Place the hand of your top arm on your upper hip.
  4. Place the forearm of your bottom arm on the ground with your hand in a fist pointing away from your body. Your forearm should run perpendicular to your body, while your upper arm should be in line with your body.
  5. Lift your body off the ground and balance on your forearm and the lower side of your foot, while keeping your body in a straight line.
  6. Contract your abdominal muscles and relax your shoulders.
  7. When ready, slowly lower your hips towards the ground a few inches, before elevating them up past the straight-line level of your body.
  8. Repeat for the specified amount of reps or time.
Rest
0:00
next up
Band Side Leg Raises
Next
Band Side Leg Raises
3 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Focus on tensing each leg at the top of the motion, and alternate your legs with each rep.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
Secondary:
Quadriceps
  1. With a resistance band or tube placed around your legs just above your knees, stand with your feet shoulder-width apart while keeping your chest up and your abdominals braced.
  2. Slightly bend at the knees and lift your chosen leg out to the side; it should be reasonably straight.
  3. Continue to lift until your foot reaches 1 to 2 feet off the ground.
  4. Lower your leg back to the starting position and repeat for the other side!
Rest
0:00
next up
Bosu Ball Leg Pull-ins
Next
Bosu Ball Leg Pull-ins
3 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Getting onto the more challenging exercises now, you've got this!
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs, Obliques
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Lower Back
  • Place a BOSU Ball on the ground with the blue rubber side facing up. Carefully, sit yourself in the middle of the BOSU Ball and place your hands by your side for balance. Bring your knees towards your chest and hold this position.
  • Slowly, extend your legs out while keeping a slight bend in your knees. Simultaneously, lean back while focusing the contraction on your core. Keep your balance with your elbows and forearms. Pause, hold the contraction, then return to the starting position.
  • Repeat.
Rest
0:00
next up
Bosu Ball Single Leg Hip Thrusts
Next
Bosu Ball Single Leg Hip Thrusts
4 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
Set 1 of 4
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Complete 2 sets per leg here and follow the same rhythm as the previous hip raises!
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
Secondary:
Abs, Hamstrings
  • Place a BOSU Ball on the ground with the blue rubber side facing up. Lie on the ground and place your right foot on the rubber part of the BOSU Ball. Extend your left leg straight into the air. Extend your arms to the sides and tighten your core.
  • With your gaze focused on the ceiling, push down with your right foot, elevating your hips. Tighten your glutes when you come to the top of the movement and hold. Slowly, lower your body towards the ground but do not lie back down until the end of the set.
  • Repeat.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
Secondary:
Abs, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
  1. Lie on an exercise mat with your knees bent so that your feet are flat on the floor.
  2. Raise one leg off the floor and bend your knee up towards your chest. Yhis is the start position.
  3. Perform the exercise by pushing down through your other heel and pushing your hips up, raising your glutes off the mat. Continue until your hips are in a straight line with your torso. Hold for a count of one.
  4. Return to the start position by lowering your hip to the floor.
  5. Complete all the repetitions for one set before changing legs.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings
Secondary:
Abs, Lower Back
  1. Lie on an exercise mat with your knees bent so that your feet are flat on the floor. Keep your back straight.
  2. Place your hands out to your sides palms flat for stability.
  3. Raise your glutes off the floor by extending your hips upward while pushing down through you heels.
  4. Continue until your back, hips and thighs are in a straight line. Hold for a count of one.
  5. Return to the start position by lowering your hips back to the floor.
  6. Pause then repeat.
Rest
0:00
next up
One Arm Kettlebell Swings
Next
One Arm Kettlebell Swings
3 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
The final exercise! Alternate your arms with every rep, make them fast, and finish strong!
Primary muscle group(s):
Hamstrings, Shoulders
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Triceps
  1. Start with one kettlebell placed on the floor between your feet.
  2. Bend your knees and back slightly and reach down to grip the kettlebell in an overhand grip.
  3. Explode upwards using your legs and bring the arm holding the kettlebell out in front of you until it reaches a horizontal level.
  4. Lower the kettlebell back between your legs (but not to the floor) and switch hands to repeat the movement.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps, Shoulders
Secondary:
Abs, Calves, Hamstrings, Lower Back
  1. Hold a kettlebell with both hands in an over hand grip.
  2. Stand straight, with your legs slightly wider than shoulder width apart.
  3. Lean forward at your waist slightly and bend your knees as if getting ready to squat.
  4. Keep your back arched and your head facing forward.
  5. Let your arms hang loosely.
  6. Swing the kettlebell back between your legs while exhaling.
  7. In an explosive movement, force the kettle forward and back up in front of you, either to eye level or above head height by thrusting forward with your hips and rotating your shoulders.
  8. Continue for the desired number of repetitions or time.
Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings
  1. Hold the medicine ball just below your waist and your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart.
  2. Bend your knees, allow your body to lean forward and let the ball hang between your calves.
  3. Explode upwards using your legs and bring your arms up holding the medicine ball out in front of you until its just above your head.
  4. Lower the ball back between your legs (but not to the floor) and repeat the movement.
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