Mike Alexander
By Mike Alexander
For the role of Daisy Duke in the upcoming film "The Dukes of Hazzard," we wanted Jessica Simpson to have a lean, toned look in those short shorts. So we focused a lot on resistance training, particularly with lower body exercises like lunges and squats to shape up the buttocks, hamstrings and thighs. The training schedule was intense. Jessica worked out four to six days a week prior to the shoot and three to four days a week during filming. Workouts generally consisted of 45 minutes of strength training followed by 30 to 45 minutes of cardio (such as jogging on a treadmill or using an elliptical trainer).
If you're hoping to firm up your backside like Jessica did, try starting with a three-day-a-week workout that consists of cardiovascular exercise plus the following strength activities:
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