Kelsie Jean Smeby is an accomplished influencer and Guess model who recently collaborated with Royal Personal Training on Instagram. In her post, Smeby shared a glute-focused workout routine, showcasing her dedication to fitness and encouraging her followers to embrace the burn. Let’s take a closer look at the exercises she includes in her routine and the benefits they offer.
In her Instagram post, Smeby is seen doing squats. According to Allina Health, squats have a lot of benefits. “The squat is one of the all-around best exercises to do for your lower body. It strengthens and tones muscles in your thighs, butt and calves and improves posture, balance, flexibility and inner core strength. Squatting also improves bone mineral density to keep your bones strong. Include squats in your exercise routine two to three days a week to reap the benefits from this dynamite move. Rest at least one day to allow muscle recovery.”
Smeby is also seen doing reverse lunges in her Instagram post. ACE Fitness states that this is a great exercise to do. “They’re a form of unilateral training, which means you’re working only one limb or side of the body at a time. And unilateral training is a more effective way to build functional strength (than using both legs) because these types of movement mimic other everyday motions, like walking and climbing stairs — and not just to the working leg. Research suggests the strength gains to the nonworking side are about half of the strength gains of the working side.”
Smeby is seen using weights and strength training machines in her Instagram video. The Mayo Clinic reports that strength training exercises have a lot of benefits. “By stressing your bones, strength training can increase bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Strength training can help you manage or lose weight, and it can increase your metabolism to help you burn more calories. Strength training may enhance your quality of life and improve your ability to do everyday activities.”
Smeby is also seen doing Romanian deadlifts in her Instagram video. NASM states that these are very effective. “The move was introduced to the masses in the 90s by Romanian weightlifter Nicu Vlad (an Olympic and World Weightlifting champion) and his coach Dragomir Cioroslan. The two invented the move to help Nicu strengthen his back for the clean and jerk. Today, RDLs are commonly used to strengthen the posterior chain, using the core muscles to stabilize and the hamstrings and glutes to drive the movement.”
Smeby is also seen doing standing hip abductors in her Instagram post. Coach states that keeping these muscles strong is important. “The hip abductors, primarily composed of the gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, and tensor fasciae latae, are pivotal players in the realm of functional movement. These muscles facilitate the capacity to stand comfortably, walk with a steady rhythm, and rotate the legs – all without conscious effort. The leg’s abduction, or its movement away from the midline, is indispensable in performing a plethora of actions ranging from the basic act of walking to stepping to the side or alighting a bed or vehicle.”