Move 3: Eva Mendes' Cable Pull Throughs, The 5 Workouts Celebrities Swear By

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The 5 Workouts Celebrities Swear By

Star trainers give the exact moves they use to whip Jennifer Aniston, Eva Mendes, and Reese Witherspoon into shape

July 11, 2011 | by Anna Jimenez | 51 COMMENTS

Move 3: Eva Mendes' Cable Pull Throughs

Dowdell says he uses this move to get Mendes' butt and thighs in tip-top shape:

At the gym, use the cable column with a rope attachment and set the rope to the bottom position, straddling it facing away from the machine. Hold the rope with both hands and walk out a couple steps from the machine. Keeping your weight on your heels, back arched, and chin tucked in, sit back, letting the cable pull your arms back through your legs. Fire your hamstrings and glutes to get you back up to the standing, starting position, paying specific attention to pulling Your hips through and pushing your butt cheeks together. Do three sets of 10 to 12 reps, resting 45 to 60 seconds in between.

See a video demonstration of it here.

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Of course, pictures of the actual exercises would be nice but lets exercise our brains here as well people! I have heard of these exercises and I highly doubt that is the ONLY thing they swear by. These are very helpful and it's awesome that these trainers share these tips with us just to help us feel as beautiful as these starlets.

by sunkissedkat Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 12:05AM Report as inappropriate

Some of these exercised will be very useful! Although I won't find myself trying the pull-throughs at the gym in front of all the guys working out. They're a bit awkward in front of others...though they look great for core toning

by RaeRotondo Friday, March 22, 2013 at 06:28AM Report as inappropriate

These sound hard!

by cheerio9551 Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 12:23PM Report as inappropriate

It would be nice to be able to afford a personal trainer and chef. Those women get paid to be in top shape.

by kimihavens Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 08:25AM Report as inappropriate

Really good article...I seriously wish I had an amazing personal trainer!

by MizzPink Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 07:52AM Report as inappropriate

nice

by Nicole2814 Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 01:13PM Report as inappropriate

Thanks

by EricaF123 Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at 06:41AM Report as inappropriate

great tips!

by Chris213 Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 08:46AM Report as inappropriate

Thanks for the tips. Great motivation to get moving!!

by muellsrus Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 05:49PM Report as inappropriate

Definitely need pictures or videos for each workout

by T_rod93 Friday, June 29, 2012 at 11:54AM Report as inappropriate

Great tips!!

by andyv1217 Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 09:44PM Report as inappropriate

Wow Reese looks absolutely gorgeous in that picture. I agree that pictures would have been really helpful. It's a little hard to understand just from the descriptions.

by MssDani Friday, May 4, 2012 at 11:04AM Report as inappropriate

I agree with KelseaT, pics would be helpful!

by Signalflare66 Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 09:01PM Report as inappropriate

Motivation to work out more! Thanks :)

by MissXu Sunday, April 22, 2012 at 07:02PM Report as inappropriate

it woudl be helpful to have pictures of the poses

by KelseaT Sunday, April 22, 2012 at 06:44PM Report as inappropriate

I love new workout moves

by LittleBunny Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 04:15PM Report as inappropriate

I love learning new exercises to add to my routine.

by beautybody Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 10:47AM Report as inappropriate

I love this article! Great tips.

by tallredamanda Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 09:10AM Report as inappropriate

Sound advice... and I'm going to work a few things into my routine...

by frostfalcon Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 10:44AM Report as inappropriate

Thank you for the great exercise tips!

by powerwoman033 Monday, March 19, 2012 at 07:41AM Report as inappropriate

coool

by Nicole2814 Saturday, March 17, 2012 at 07:57PM Report as inappropriate

love the specific exercises

by sportimonki13 Monday, February 27, 2012 at 08:27PM Report as inappropriate

great exercises

by libby_stady Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 07:09PM Report as inappropriate

Love it.

by queenphoto Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 04:36PM Report as inappropriate

great

by Nicole2814 Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 03:10PM Report as inappropriate

Great article. I am going to start incorporating these moves into my current routine

by laurie72 Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 05:56PM Report as inappropriate

I would do anything to look like Jennifer Aniston at 42

by Beauty.on.a.Budget Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 02:49PM Report as inappropriate

These all seem like great workouts!

by howlATthemoon Friday, January 13, 2012 at 02:12PM Report as inappropriate

Beautiful celebrities and great workouts!

by MissXu Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 04:18PM Report as inappropriate

Good tips

by Niq Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 10:43AM Report as inappropriate

Cardio is a must... Trying different workout every month is a bit harder for me. But if you've good company then it might be feasible.

by ebbsandtides Friday, December 9, 2011 at 08:39PM Report as inappropriate

My pilates instructor has us do the detox twist, certainly helps!

by jordanmarie Monday, October 31, 2011 at 02:14PM Report as inappropriate

inspiring! although i'm sure it would help to have a personal trainer available 24-7 too ;) i've been doing bikram yoga for 3 months and LOVE it but need to add extra cardio too...these tips will help

by jenstar313 Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 09:32AM Report as inappropriate

its all about combining cardio with strength exercises. You can run all day, lose weight, but then you will get stuck because your body gets used to it. Strength exercising with weights or resistance bands must be added, and when you do that, you will keep burning off calories for the next 24 hrs because the muscle is trying to heal itself from the work. and also remember its 80 % diet and 20 % exercise.

by LadySara Friday, October 14, 2011 at 05:12AM Report as inappropriate

i alwaysrun easier inside vs outside, maybe it's easier?

by murph2mr Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 03:46PM Report as inappropriate

Great article! I think I will change up my routine with some of these suggestions. BTW, instead of running, try an elliptical, nordic track, or rowing for a full body, weight bearing aerobic workout that is just as effective as running and will save your knees!

by Thorne Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 08:10AM Report as inappropriate