8 Daily Strength Drills To Get a Lean Body Like Gisele Bündchen

Gisele Bündchen is 44 and in the best shape of her life. Although the supermodel eats clean and adheres to a strict workout schedule today, this wasn't the case when she was in her 20s. Fast food, sugary coffee drinks, and cigarettes were all a part of Bündchen's daily habits back then. But now? The mom of three has built a reputation for her lean, toned physique that's always beach-ready. We're here to share eight daily strength drills that will help you sculpt a lean body like Gisele Bündchen.

Those inspired by Gisele's fitness goals are likely curious about what, exactly, the Brazilian fashion model does for her fitness routine. Her exercises of choice include jogging, yoga, and jiu-jitsu. Additionally, Gisele enjoys paddle boarding, kayaking, surfing, and more.

What has truly made a difference in her lean look, however, is incorporating weight lifting into her exercise regimen three times per week.

"It just helps you feel stronger," Gisele recently told Women's Health.

Celebwell spoke with Ronny Garcia, CPT, from Blink Fitness, who came up with eight daily strength drills to build a lean body like Gisele Bündchen. Let's get those abs burning!df44d9eab23ea271ddde7545ae2c09ec

1. Bodyweight Squats

For squats, Garcia explains that the glutes, quads, hamstrings, and core are all activated.

Here's how to do it:

1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out. Keep your chest lifted.
2. Push your hips back as if sitting in a chair.
3. Lower down until thighs are parallel to the floor.
4. Press through your heels to stand back up.
5. Complete 3 sets of 15 reps.

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2. Plank Holds

This move targets the core, shoulders, and back.

Here's how to do it:

1. Start on your forearms and toes, with your elbows directly under your shoulders. Keep your body in a straight line from your head to your heels.
2. Engage your core and glutes.
3. Don't let your hips sag or rise.
4. Hold for 30-60 seconds each, for 3 sets.

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3. Pushups

Pushups activate the chest, shoulders, triceps, and core.

Here's how to do it:

1. Begin in a high plank, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width.
2. Engage your core, and lower your body in a straight line. Elbows should bend at about a 45-degree angle.
3. Lower until your chest nearly touches the floor, then push back up. If needed, you can complete the push-ups on your knees.
4. Complete 3 sets of 10-15 reps.

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4. Glute Bridges

During glute bridges, Garcia says to expect to activate the glutes, hamstrings, and lower back.

Here's how to do it:

1. Lie on your back, knees bent, feet flat on the floor, arms by your sides.
2. Press through your heels and squeeze your glutes to lift your hips.
3. Pause at the top, then slowly lower down without touching the floor.
4. Complete 3 sets of 15 reps.

5. Forward Lunges

You'll target your quads, glutes, hamstrings, and calves while completing forward lunges.

Here's how to do it:

1. Stand tall with your feet together.
2. Step forward with one foot and lower both knees to about 90 degrees.
3. Keep your front knee over your ankle and back knee hovering just above the floor.
4. Push off your front foot to return to standing. Alternate legs.
5. Complete 3 sets of 10 reps per leg.

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6. Superman Holds

Superman holds will activate the lower back, glutes, and shoulders.

Here's how to do it:

1. Lie face down on a mat, arms extended forward, legs straight.
2. Simultaneously lift your arms, chest, and legs off the floor.
3. Hold the top position, squeezing your glutes and upper back.
4. Lower down slowly.
5. Hold for 30 seconds, and complete 3 sets.

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7. Side Plank Hip Lifts

Expect to feel the burn in your obliques, shoulders, and hips during side plank hip lifts.

Here's how to do it:

1. Start in a side plank on your elbow, legs stacked.
2. Engage your core and lower your hip just above the floor.
3. Lift it back up to the starting position.
4. Keep your body straight throughout.
5. Complete 3 sets of 10 reps per side.

8. Resistance Band Rows

Garcia notes that resistance band rows target the upper back, biceps, and shoulders.

Here's how to do it:

1. Sit on the floor with your legs extended and the band wrapped around your feet.
2. Hold the ends of the band with both hands, arms extended.
3. Pull your elbows back, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
4. Slowly return to the start.
5. Complete 3 sets of 12 reps.