{"id":511641,"date":"2026-06-21T21:23:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-21T21:23:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/511641\/"},"modified":"2026-06-21T21:23:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-21T21:23:15","slug":"here-are-the-6-strength-exercises-emily-blunt-43-relies-on-for-strong-arms-and-a-solid-core-get-her-full-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/511641\/","title":{"rendered":"Here Are the 6 Strength Exercises Emily Blunt (43) Relies on for Strong Arms and a Solid Core\u2014Get Her Full Workout"},"content":{"rendered":"

Straight from cynical fashion queen Emily Charlton in The Devil Wears Prada 2 to supernaturally gifted meteorologist Margaret Fairchild in Spielberg\u2019s new film Disclosure Day, Emily Blunt is one talented (and busy) woman. But, says Monique Eastwood<\/a>, her trainer of more than 12 years, she still finds time to work out consistently.<\/p>\n

While their routine might change depending on the role she\u2019s playing \u2013 and her energy levels on a given day \u2013 Eastwood says Emily\u2019s four weekly sessions all follow the Eastwood Movement Method<\/a>, which is rooted in dance.<\/p>\n

\u201cI trained as a ballerina and over the years my Eastwood Movement Method has evolved to blend dance, Pilates<\/a>, yoga, high-intensity interval training (HIIT)<\/a>, resistance training<\/a> and multidirectional movement<\/a>,\u201d she tells Women\u2019s Health. \u201cAs with all my workouts, the lower body works with the upper body constantly<\/a>. Like a dancer, this way the brain stays engaged with the different sequences.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWith Emily, our routines often involve HIIT<\/a> and strength sessions to build lean muscle mass<\/a>, boost cardiovascular endurance and improve mobility \u2013 always with a strong focus on core strength and posture<\/a>,\u201d adds Eastwood. \u201cShe moves like a dancer.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Monique Eastwood has trained Emily for more than 12 yearsMonique Eastwood<\/p>\n

This particular workout, says Eastwood, is arm-focused<\/a>, but still works the whole body, helping to build strength, mobility, balance and power.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy routines often involve lots of my signature multidirectional movements, which are tough but very centering and precise. I mix things up constantly \u2013 variety is important to stimulate the whole musculoskeletal system.\u201d<\/p>\n

Emily Blunt\u2019s Arm-Focused Strength Workout<\/p>\n

Perform 10 reps per side for each exercise (30 reps for the jumps).<\/p>\n

Complete all exercises as a sequence.<\/p>\n

Repeat the sequence three times.<\/p>\n

Eastwood is using 2kg-5kg weights here, but advises choosing weights that challenge you. Alternatively, perform the workout without weights.<\/p>\n

1. Curtsey Leg Circles<\/p>\n

Perform a leg circle while lowering into a double-pulse curtsey.<\/p>\n

Circle your arms with the moving leg, keeping your palms facing upwards.<\/p>\n

As you curtsey, reach your arms forwards with your palms facing each other.<\/p>\n

2. Single-Leg Squat With Leg Lift<\/p>\n

Lower into a single-leg squat, reaching the same-side arm forwards.<\/p>\n

As you stand, press that arm overhead while lifting the opposite leg.<\/p>\n

Keep your weight centered through the standing-side glute to challenge balance and stability.<\/p>\n

3. Arabesque<\/p>\n

Start in a long, turned-out lunge with your arms reaching forwards.<\/p>\n

Move into an arabesque position, extending the back leg before lightly tapping the toe down.<\/p>\n

Stay low through the supporting leg to keep tension in the quads.<\/p>\n

Lift your arms out to the sides in the arabesque position, palms facing down.<\/p>\n

Reach forwards again as you tap the back foot down and prepare for the next repetition.<\/p>\n

4. Long Low Lunge<\/p>\n

Begin in a long, low lunge with one arm reaching forwards and the other extended to the side, palms facing down.<\/p>\n

Move into a curtsey position while sweeping the arms forwards on a diagonal, palms facing upwards.<\/p>\n

Return to the starting position and repeat.<\/p>\n

5. Pli\u00e9 Jumps<\/p>\n

Perform pli\u00e9 jumps, moving in and out while keeping your torso upright.<\/p>\n

Hold the weights in front of your chest throughout.<\/p>\n

Focus on staying lifted through the legs and landing softly.<\/p>\n

6. Downward Dog to Plank With Press-Up<\/p>\n

Start in a three-legged downward dog.<\/p>\n

Bring your knee towards your elbow as you transition into a plank position.<\/p>\n

Perform a small press-up.<\/p>\n

Push back into three-legged dog and repeat.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf we\u2019ve had a lot of strong workouts in a week, I like to add stretch sessions to balance it all out and release any tension in the muscles,\u201d adds Eastwood.<\/p>\n

Try Eastwood’s classes on the Eastwood Fit<\/a> app, where she talks you through each movement using key technique cues.<\/p>\n

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