Exercises to help firm up those legs, bums and stomachs

Need to firm up the three classic trouble spots, fast? Try these foolproof moves, writes Amanda Khouv.

You might not find many LBT classes around these days, but that doesn’t mean that we don’t still want great legs, bums, and tums!

Incorporate this super-speedy workout into your routine and you’ll be flaunting a killer body in no time.

KIT YOU’LL NEED

2 x dumbbells

Kettlebell

Stability ball

HOW TO DO IT

Beginner: 3x10reps

Intermediate: 4x10reps

Advanced: 5x10reps

STABILITY BALL PIKE

Areas trained: Core, stomach

Start in plank position, with your feet on a stability ball.

Roll the ball toward your hands, keeping your legs straight so your body folds at the hips.

Return to the start and repeat.

SAFETY TIP: Don’t let your hips drop lower than the rest of your body when extended.

KETTLEBELL SWING

Areas trained: Bottom, thighs, back, core

TECHNIQUE

Hinge at your hips, drive your bottom out behind you and bend your knees to take hold of a kettlebell.

Drive the kettlebell backward through your legs, then extend your hips and knees to drive the kettlebell up to shoulder height.

As the kettlebell drops back down, hinge at your hips and knees again to repeat in a fluid motion.

SAFETY TIP: Keep your shoulders back and chest up as you lower.

WALKING LUNGE

Areas trained: Legs, bottom

Hold a pair of dumb-bells by your sides.

Take a large step forward, bending both knees to about 90 degrees with the back knee hovering just above the floor.

Extend your legs to take another large step forward and go straight into the next rep.

SAFETY TIP: Keep your torso upright and your hips square throughout.