Bridge. Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet and hands flat on the floor beside your buttocks. Lift your hips up until your knees are in a straight line with your shoulders. Hold for 30 to 60 seconds. [3] X Expert Source Laila AjaniFitness Trainer Expert Interview. 31 October 2019. Leg lifts. Get down on all fours, straighten out 1 leg behind you, and lift it into the air. Keep your leg straight as you do this. Repeat 15 to 20 times and then switch to the other leg. Do 3 sets during each of your twice weekly strength-training sessions. Jumping squats. Squat down and then explode upwards into a jump. Repeat this 15 to 20 times and do 3 sets in each of your strength-training sessions.

V-sits. Sit on the ground with your legs out straight in front of you. Then, lean back slightly and bring your feet off the ground. Balance on your buttocks with your feet in the air and your legs forming the shape of a V. Reach your right hand towards your left foot, and then your left hand towards your right foot. Repeat for 30-60 seconds 3 times during each of your twice weekly workouts. Side plank. Keep your body straight and support yourself with 1 arm and 1 leg. Place your right palm against the ground and the side of your right foot against the ground. Hold the position for 30 to 60 seconds, and then switch to the other side. Planks with leg lifts. Try lifting up 1 leg in the air while you are in a plank position. This will make the move more challenging by shifting all of the weight to 1 foot. Hold for 30-60 seconds and then switch to the other foot.

Alternating dumbbell presses. Lie on your back on a bench with 1 dumbbell in each hand. Start with the dumbbells next to your chest and lift the dumbbells up over your chest 1 at a time. [7] X Expert Source Laila AjaniFitness Trainer Expert Interview. 31 October 2019. Lateral arm raises. Hold a dumbbell in each hand while standing with your feet shoulder-width apart. Start with the dumbbells at your sides and then raise the dumbbells up with your arms straight until they are parallel to your shoulders. Pushups. Get down on your hands and knees and then straighten out your legs and tuck your toes under to support your body. Position your hands on the ground directly below your shoulders. Use your arms to lower yourself down until you are almost touching the ground. Then, use your arms to push yourself back up.

Eat a full meal after you work out. Your body needs carbohydrates and protein to build muscle. Eat calorie dense snacks, like nuts, hummus, and full fat yogurt. Enjoy junk food, candy, and soda in moderation. They shouldn’t make up the majority of your calories. Incorporate protein into your diet to help stay fit and get an hourglass figure. [9] X Expert Source Landis OwensPersonal Trainer Expert Interview. 8 June 2021.

For example, you can wear a body-contour dress, a fitted jacket, or a stretchy top to help show off your curves. Avoid wearing items that are loose or baggy as these will make your figure seem boxy or square-shaped. Clothing that drapes across your figure at an angle can also help to emphasize your curves. Try clothing that falls in horizontal folds at your neckline or across your hips.

If you don’t have any color-blocked items and you want to accent your upper body, try wearing a brightly-colored, form-fitting top with a pair of black leggings or jeans. This will draw attention to your chest and waist. If you want to accentuate your lower half, opt for white, pastel, or brightly-colored, form-fitting pants or leggings with a black top.

To make the look more modest, try wearing a brightly-colored camisole under a v-neck top. This will draw attention up and to your chest area while ensuring that you don’t have too much cleavage showing.

You could also try wearing a form-fitting top with ruching details around the waistline. This will give the appearance of an hourglass figure.

Pencil skirts should fit you snugly without showing your underwear or being too tight for you to sit. Choose a pencil skirt that’s fitted, but still comfortable to move and sit down in.

If you want to create the appearance of a bigger backside, look for a pair of shapewear panties with padding in the butt area. You can purchase shapewear in the lingerie section of most department stores and online.

Exaggerate the pose by jutting your hip out a little further.

Try dropping one arm behind your jutting hip instead, for a sultry look. Another option is to raise an elbow and put your hand behind your head.