So, I’ve rounded up 10 of my best-recommended sculpting exercises to get toned for summer.
Continue reading for the 10 best sculpting exercises to get toned for summer.
Gear up to break a sweat!
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It will be well worth it when you reveal your dream beach body.
Squats
The first of these sculpting exercises to get toned by summer is the squat.
Stand with your feet hip-width apart and your toes slightly turned out.
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Press through your heels to return to the starting position, squeezing your glutes at the top.
They also engage the core for stability and balance, making them a comprehensive lower-body workout.
Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart.
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Push off your right foot to return to the starting position.
Repeat on the opposite side, alternating legs for a set number of repetitions.
They also engage the core and upper body muscles, making them an excellent full-body sculpting exercise.
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Stand with your feet hip-width apart and a barbell or set of dumbbells in front of you.
Squeeze your glutes at the top, and engage your core for stability.
Lower the weight with control.
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They also engage the core for stability, making them an effective upper-body sculpting exercise.
Lower your body toward the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your body.
Push through your palms to lift your body back to the starting position.
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Maintain proper form and engage the chest muscles.
Grip the pull-up bar with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and palms facing away from you.
Lower your body back down with control until your arms are fully extended.
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Focus on proper form and controlled movement.
This exercise also activates the core for stability, making it an effective exercise for sculpting the upper body.
Hold a barbell or set of dumbbells with an overhand grip, palms facing toward your body.
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Lower the weight with control.
Lower your body toward the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your body.
Push through your palms to lift your body to the starting position.
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Keep your triceps engaged throughout the movement.
Lie on a flat bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing each other.
Extend your arms toward the ceiling with a slight bend in your elbows.
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Lower the weights to the sides in a wide arc motion until your arms become parallel to the ground.
Squeeze your chest muscles to bring the weights back together over your chest.
Focus on maintaining a slight bend in your elbows and controlling the movement.
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Russian Twists
The last of these sculpting exercises to get toned by summer is the Russian twist.
