Strength-training enthusiast Frankie Bridge has shared the trainers behind the workouts helping her stay consistent.
In a recent Instagram Story, the singer said she’d been receiving ‘lots of workout questions’ about the instructors she recommends.
She replied: ‘I’ve been using the Ladder app for a few months now. I’ve been doing [strength and Pilates coach] Maia Henry‘s workouts and recently switched to Allegra Paris to mix it up for a bit.’
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Ladder, which has also partnered with Hilary Duff, allows members to join one of more than 20 coaching teams based on their goals and training preferences. Each coach delivers progressive workout plans lasting 30-60 minutes. While the focus is strength training, sessions also incorporate elements of Pilates, bodybuilding and HIIT.
Henry – who coaches Team Define – combines weight training and Pilates to build muscle, and frequently shares exercises targeting areas such as the core and inner thighs. Her latest upper-body routine uses just 5lb (2.3kg) weight plates to challenge the muscles in your arms and shoulders. Here it is…
The exercises Frankie Bridge uses to strengthen her arms and shoulders
Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a weight plate in each hand with your arms by your sides.Bend your elbows to just over 90 degrees, keeping your upper arms close to your sides. Rotate your forearms out so they’re angled at roughly 45 degrees from your body, with your palms facing up.Slowly press your arms straight out in front of you until they’re extended.Pause briefly, then return to the starting position with control.
Start with your dumbbells at shoulder height and your palms facing forwards.Take a breath and brace your core.Press the dumbbells overhead until your elbows are fully extended.Avoid arching your back throughout the movement.Lower the weights with control.
Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a weight plate in each hand with your arms by your sides.Bend your elbows to just over 90 degrees, keeping your upper arms close to your sides. Rotate your forearms out so they’re angled at roughly 45 degrees from your body, with your palms facing up.Curl the weights towards chest height in a slow, controlled movement.Keep your shoulders relaxed and your head, neck and spine neutral.Lower the weights with control, maintaining the bend in your elbows throughout.4. Lateral raise pulse
Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a weight plate in each hand with your arms by your sides.Bend your elbows to just over 90 degrees, keeping your upper arms close to your sides. Rotate your forearms out so they’re angled at roughly 45 degrees from your body, with your palms facing up.Slowly press your arms out until your elbows are almost straight, while maintaining a slight bend.Pulse the weights up and down through a small range of motion with control, keeping your shoulders and neck relaxed.
Stand with your feet hip-width apart and a slight bend in your knees.Hinge at your hips until your chest is almost parallel to the floor, pushing your hips back slightly while keeping your back flat.Hold the weights with your palms facing each other and your arms hanging below your shoulders.Keeping a slight bend in your elbows, raise the weights out to shoulder height. Squeeze your upper back by bringing your shoulder blades together.Lower the weights back to the starting position with control.6. Alternating upright row
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding the dumbbells in front of your legs with your palms facing your body.Brace your core, keep your chest lifted and look straight ahead.Lift one dumbbell to mid-chest height or just below your chin, keeping it close to your body by driving your elbow up and out to the side.Pause briefly, then lower the dumbbell back to the starting position with control. Repeat on the opposite side.
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