Mary J. Blige's Butt and Hips Workout

Use these exercises, designed by Mary J. Blige's personal trainer, to slim your hips and tighten your butt.

Do you want to get Mary J. Blige's toned physique? Gunnar Peterson, her trainer, shared with us this strength exercise that you can do anywhere without any equipment. Do this move to get a better butt and lose your love handles.

The move: Twisting lunge

A. Stand with feet parallel, arms at sides. Take a large step backward with left foot.

B. Turn so your upper body faces all the way to the left, and pivot both feet so your left foot faces forward and your right foot faces out (heel of left foot is perpendicular to right). Lower hands toward floor over left leg, being careful to keep left knee in line with left ankle. Pivot back to center and repeat on opposite leg. Do 12 to 15 reps; switch sides.

 

Originally published on FitnessMagazine.com, September 2008.

 

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