anyone here know the fitness regime for jessica simpsons butt? reps, sets, exercises?

Saw this on MSNBC.com the other day.

http://msnbc.com/modules/fitlist/

On the sidebar, once it loads, there's something called the "Daisy Duke Workout".

-R

good answer but in my opinion thats a terrible workout. totally quad dominant. im sure she was doing lots more than just that though and not what they just recommended.

good answer but in my opinion thats a terrible workout. totally quad dominant. im sure she was doing lots more than just that though and not what they just recommended.

not really... lunges work the gluts too and to some degree the quads... I agree though that she should have been doing deadlifts or curls for the quads... and why do some people skip working the calfs?? I love having well defined calfs :p

good answer but in my opinion thats a terrible workout. totally quad dominant. im sure she was doing lots more than just that though and not what they just recommended.

I didn't read it. Just remembered seeing it and as such, passed said info on. She's 24 years old and is blessed with those good genes and a smokin' body. Most women could lunge the distance to Africa and never have Jessica's thighs... ya gotta work with what Mother Nature gave ya. Certainly can't hurt to try... a sweeping improvement in the quality of the average female buttocks is a welcome trend in my book, and if Simpsons' ass inspires women to do so...

-R

I didn't read it. Just remembered seeing it and as such, passed said info on. She's 24 years old and is blessed with those good genes and a smokin' body. Most women could lunge the distance to Africa and never have Jessica's thighs... ya gotta work with what Mother Nature gave ya. Certainly can't hurt to try... a sweeping improvement in the quality of the average female buttocks is a welcome trend in my book, and if Simpsons' ass inspires women to do so...

-R

Exactly!

It doesn't look quad dominant to me either. Nice deep squats work the glutes and hammies as well as quads and lunges and step-ups are also great for the glutes. It was also important for her to work her quads and hammies and get smokin legs which those exercises all help accomplish. Mission accomplished!

If I were king of the forest....

It doesn't look quad dominant to me either. Nice deep squats work the glutes and hammies as well as quads and lunges and step-ups are also great for the glutes. It was also important for her to work her quads and hammies and get smokin legs which those exercises all help accomplish. Mission accomplished!

I agree. After a good set of squats and deads, I feel it in my butt. Maybe not as much compared to direct glute work, but i defiantly feel it. Squats and deads don't only work quads, and I'm surprised anyone who's done 'em would argue.

my point was i didnt see any hip work. no deadift type movements. nothing really attacking the hammies. no calves or upper body work at all. but then again that wasnt the question. we are just talking about butts here. im also definetly not saying squats dont hit your butt. just see a potential imbalance in the workout.

edit-definitly nothing better to improve than a womans butt. hypothetically if only one exercise could be done squat to get that round booty.

If I were king of the forest....

You 'n me both, brother. :drool:

-R

If squats could only fix her brain....




If I were king of the forest....

If squats could only fix her brain....

:lol: :lol: :o

If squats could only fix her brain....

I'm not saying she's Einstein, but she's not nearly as dumb as her character on Newlyweds portrayed. Her comments helped lift the show to mass popularity and got her the spokeswoman spot for a few companies and in numerous commercials where she poked fun at her "dumbness". And in the end, she's making millions more because of it.

I'm not saying she's Einstein, but she's not nearly as dumb as her character on Newlyweds portrayed. Her comments helped lift the show to mass popularity and got her the spokeswoman spot for a few companies and in numerous commercials where she poked fun at her "dumbness". And in the end, she's making millions more because of it.
plus, (assuming the IQ test score she had is true) her IQ is higher than Nick, and George W. Bush, and only 10 points shy of Einstein.

I think the best way for me to guess her training methods, would be to view more pictures of the area in question. I will update you with my findings....in 4-5 minutes ;)

I think the best way for me to guess her training methods, would be to view more pictures of the area in question. I will update you with my findings....in 4-5 minutes ;)
dont forget to wear your heartrate monitor

dont forget to wear your heartrate monitor

:lol:

txitalian IS the man.

Ok, she's hot...but Daisy was a brunette!!! Daisy wasn't blonde!!!

Ok, she's hot...but Daisy was a brunette!!! Daisy wasn't blonde!!!
she is now.
no reason to follow the old show.

...

And what exactly would you fix her brain for? I don't want to sit around discussing metaphysics or Chomsky's latest debate with THAT!!!!

And what exactly would you fix her brain for?

She has a head? I hadn't made it that far yet.

-R

One immediate fix you can do is to wear those high heels she has on. Your legs will immediately look longer, leaner and more defined and it will lift your ass ;)

One immediate fix you can do is to wear those high heels she has on. Your legs will immediately look longer, leaner and more defined and it will lift your ass ;) ... and she is only 5'3!

Mike

I'm not saying she's Einstein, but she's not nearly as dumb as her character on Newlyweds portrayed. Her comments helped lift the show to mass popularity and got her the spokeswoman spot for a few companies and in numerous commercials where she poked fun at her "dumbness". And in the end, she's making millions more because of it.

I half agree and half don't.

On one hand, they edited that show her way, and it helped her.

On the other hand, I've seen her acting. She is HORRIBLE. There is no way she was acting when she asked about buffalo wings or tuna or any of the half-a-dozen things she said on each episode.

But I like that she's dumb. I think it kinda adds to the cuteness.

I didn't read it. Just remembered seeing it and as such, passed said info on. She's 24 years old and is blessed with those good genes and a smokin' body. Most women could lunge the distance to Africa and never have Jessica's thighs... ya gotta work with what Mother Nature gave ya. Certainly can't hurt to try... a sweeping improvement in the quality of the average female buttocks is a welcome trend in my book, and if Simpsons' ass inspires women to do so...

-R

I don't think you've seen the very early pictures of her. She's an attractive girl for sure, but genetically her thighs are not perfect. Her early pics show her as quite heavy in the hip actually. She's come a long way since then, and her appearance has been evolving over time. She is at her peak right now, but judging by those early pics I saw, she's had to work alot for her new firmed up thighs. A lot.

I don't think you've seen the very early pictures of her. She's an attractive girl for sure, but genetically her thighs are not perfect. Her early pics show her as quite heavy in the hip actually. She's come a long way since then, and her appearance has been evolving over time. She is at her peak right now, but judging by those early pics I saw, she's had to work alot for her new firmed up thighs. A lot.

Yup. It paid off!

One immediate fix you can do is to wear those high heels she has on. Your legs will immediately look longer, leaner and more defined and it will lift your ass ;)
The least intrusive fix I can think of is to have your photos airbrushed like hers are.

It's been said that she wore butt padding in the video underneath the shorts. I have a photo somewhere where you can see it sticking out (taken from a freeze frame from her new video). I'll try and see if I can find it.

I think the best way for me to guess her training methods, would be to view more pictures of the area in question. I will update you with my findings....in 4-5 minutes ;)


HAHAHAHAHAHHAHH!!! :lol:

I don't see why any of the women here would criticize Jessica's body. Maybe there was a small amount of doctoring. That is the business. Irrespective of any tweaking, I highly doubt anyone here looks as good as her.

I don't see why any of the women here would criticize Jessica's body. Maybe there was a small amount of doctoring. That is the business. Irrespective of any tweaking, I highly doubt anyone here looks as good as her.

It's not criticizing to point out that high heels improve leg and butt considerably. In fact you'll notice that a number of female posters here have worn heels in some shots, so you can see for yourself. As for butt padding or airbrushing, if it's true then I see no harm in pointing that out. If the OP is concered with trying to make her butt look like that it would be helpful to know, as would the role genetics or other factors play in it. It seems more inappropriate to me that a bunch of men are coming and making sexual comments in response to a female asking about how to improve her butt :p

It's not criticizing to point out that high heels improve leg and butt considerably. In fact you'll notice that a number of female posters here have worn heels in some shots, so you can see for yourself. As for butt padding or airbrushing, if it's true then I see no harm in pointing that out. If the OP is concered with trying to make her butt look like that it would be helpful to know, as would the role genetics or other factors play in it. It seems more inappropriate to me that a bunch of men are coming and making sexual comments in response to a female asking about how to improve her butt :p

Fair enough. I wasn't really refering to your high heel comment anyhow. I suppose it is legitimate to talk about potential butt padding or airbrushing. On the other hand, you don't want to give the impression that it's all smoke and mirrors and that Jessica didn't work damn hard to get herself in shape. Because that's not the truth. Her workout was a legitimate one and should help any woman who follows it. Perhaps there are better alternatives. Heavier work/lower rep range and deadlifts and some other posterior chain work. Perhaps we should all be discussing this to help the original poster; appreciation of Jessica's attributes aside. :lol:

Fair enough. I wasn't really refering to your high heel comment anyhow. I suppose it is legitimate to talk about potential butt padding or airbrushing. On the other hand, you don't want to give the impression that it's all smoke and mirrors and that Jessica didn't work damn hard to get herself in shape. Because that's not the truth. Her workout was a legitimate one and should help any woman who follows it. Perhaps there are better alternatives. Heavier work/lower rep range and deadlifts and some other posterior chain work. Perhaps we should all be discussing this to help the original poster; appreciation of Jessica's attributes aside. :lol:

I agree she worked hard AND that what we are shown is enhanced in several ways ;) Now, who has a good plan for the hard work part? I'd suggest:

Lunges (longer ones seem to hit the butt more)
Squats
And of course losing excess fat if one stores it there.

I'm sure there are more! :bb:

I agree she worked hard AND that what we are shown is enhanced in several ways ;) Now, who has a good plan for the hard work part? I'd suggest:

Lunges (longer ones seem to hit the butt more)
Squats
And of course losing excess fat if one stores it there.

I'm sure there are more! :bb:

Christiane knows her stuff! 8 Exercises for a Rock Hard Female Butt (http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do;jsessionid=D52ABE87FF5829FF697AC5E129 D84C71.hydra?id=675263)

*Note-she does think that all women (and men) should be doing squats but does not mention them in her article because she assumes it's a given. This is discussed in the commentary following the article, which is also probably worth reading.

If I were king of the forest....


I think her butt is padded in this picture. During her reality show, her butt was semi-flat, I can't see her putting that much muscle on.

I don't see why any of the women here would criticize Jessica's body. Maybe there was a small amount of doctoring. That is the business. Irrespective of any tweaking, I highly doubt anyone here looks as good as her.



wanna bet?!

wanna bet?!

hehe. I'd love to see some pictures that would prove me wrong. ;)

I think her butt is padded in this picture. During her reality show, her butt was semi-flat, I can't see her putting that much muscle on.

It's been some time since she finished shooting. Working out works...

All I can say is ouch! That burns my eyes.

Maybe the person who started this thread should have PMed Pam?
No joke here.

[QUOTE=badgolfer]my point was i didnt see any hip work.

Unfortunately, either did I !!!!!!!!!!

I don't see why any of the women here would criticize Jessica's body. Maybe there was a small amount of doctoring. That is the business. Irrespective of any tweaking, I highly doubt anyone here looks as good as her.
Sorry, but I just find this statement really insensitive. I don't deny that Jessica Simpson looks really hot, but to imply that anybody else looks less hot is just rude and not helpful to the direction of this thread.

I don't think anyone here criticized her body.

In pointing out that the photo is airbrushed, it was not to make light of any hard work she put into training, but rather to put into perspective what kind of physique a regular person is likely to achieve through the proper exercise. Even WITH amazing genes and a grueling training schedule (I suppose), they STILL had to doctor the photo (and add strategic padding?) to make her look like every man's wet dream.

Sorry, but I just find this statement really insensitive. I don't deny that Jessica Simpson looks really hot, but to imply that anybody else looks less hot is just rude and not helpful to the direction of this thread.

I don't think anyone here criticized her body.

In pointing out that the photo is airbrushed, it was not to make light of any hard work she put into training, but rather to put into perspective what kind of physique a regular person is likely to achieve through the proper exercise. Even WITH amazing genes and a grueling training schedule (I suppose), they STILL had to doctor the photo (and add strategic padding?) to make her look like every man's wet dream.

Guava, you couldn't have said it better! I totally agree with you.

Sorry, but I just find this statement really insensitive. I don't deny that Jessica Simpson looks really hot, but to imply that anybody else looks less hot is just rude and not helpful to the direction of this thread.

I don't think anyone here criticized her body.

In pointing out that the photo is airbrushed, it was not to make light of any hard work she put into training, but rather to put into perspective what kind of physique a regular person is likely to achieve through the proper exercise. Even WITH amazing genes and a grueling training schedule (I suppose), they STILL had to doctor the photo (and add strategic padding?) to make her look like every man's wet dream.

I agree. I think our media is constructed in a way (on purpose? maybe not) that creates an illusion that we know famous people. The Jessica Simpson that I know is not a real person. She does not exist. Nor the Brad Pitt, or even George W. Bush. They all have people specifically hired to create an image (airbrushing, script-writing, editing, etc). Even apart from such help, we only see these folks in a very limited context, usually after many hours (days, weeks) of preparation to face the spotlight. How can you compare pictures of Jessica Simpson to member pictures posted on this forum? There is no comparison.

...adding onto what williamso said - George W Bush in-person is a completly different person. he's.... actually a really cool guy.
i was very surprised by this.

In pointing out that the photo is airbrushed, it was not to make light of any hard work she put into training, but rather to put into perspective what kind of physique a regular person is likely to achieve through the proper exercise. Even WITH amazing genes and a grueling training schedule (I suppose), they STILL had to doctor the photo (and add strategic padding?) to make her look like every man's wet dream.
I do agree with this. And I've seen some bodies on this forum that rival the hell out of hers. Look at the butt in the "post your glutes" thread - not to sound like a total creep but I thought that was a great behind!

Jessica has had quite a lot of surgery too it looks like. Not that I take offense to it! If it makes you feel better about yourself that is your business. Hell if I was loaded I'd probably get some surgery too. Not breast surgery though. :D

Jessica has had quite a lot of surgery too it looks like. Not that I take offense to it! If it makes you feel better about yourself that is your business. Hell if I was loaded I'd probably get some surgery too. Not breast surgery though. :D What surgery has she had? I didn't realize she had any. Surely not breast implants. When she a teenager, she sang gospel music and her rather large breasts were a problem at the time. They had her wear baggy clothes, etc. to hide them. At least thats what I remember from some show about her on MTV...

Mike

What surgery has she had? I didn't realize she had any. Surely not breast implants. When she a teenager, she sang gospel music and her rather large breasts were a problem at the time. They had her wear baggy clothes, etc. to hide them. At least thats what I remember from some show about her on MTV...

Mike

Man, reading comprehension must not be taught any longer in schools...GTX was either referring to HIM not wanting breast surgery, or Simpson not NEEDING breast surgery.

What surgery has she had? I didn't realize she had any. Surely not breast implants. When she a teenager, she sang gospel music and her rather large breasts were a problem at the time. They had her wear baggy clothes, etc. to hide them. At least thats what I remember from some show about her on MTV...

Mike

She hasn't had any enhancement surgery to my knowledge (at least major). For some reason, people often tend to think those with incredible bodies must be doing something special to get where they are (coughjohncough).

I'm not attacking anyone here, but please, do not try to find a way to criticize Jessica Simpson's body. Whether or not certain images have been professionally fixed, who knows, who cares. The girl's been on TV enough times in a bikini or some other quite revealing outfit to know she has a practically perfect body and whether or not some photographer asks her to throw a pad into her shorts, it certainly wouldn't make her body any less incredible without it.

If someone claims John must have been (or be) taking steroids, everyone goes nuts. "What kind of jealous, _insert other adjective_, person would accuse him of that?" Yet, anytime a celebrity who has either worked damn hard (usually the case) or just was blessed with great genetics is discussed, there are always comments trying to take away from what they have achieved. I'm not looking to stir up an argument and like I said, I'm not calling anyone out. Just saying in the future, remember, these celebrities are working as hard, and often much harder, than any of us to achieve what they have so let's try to leave the ridiculous comments out.

And no, I'm not Jessica's PR rep nor the president of her fan club, but I'm also not blind.

Wowee, has this gotten outta hand. :rolleyes:

I don't care if she has the IQ of a wet rag, has had more body work than my '73 convertible, and is airbrushed from head to toe in every photo you can dig up... Fact is... she's got a nice ass, she looks good in heels, has great legs, and I wouldn't kick her outta bed except to roll around on the floor for a while with her.

-R

Jessica has a face only a mother could love.

anyone here know the fitness regime for jessica simpsons butt? reps, sets, exercises?

To sway back "on" topic, here are some great leg/butt workouts I found on MSN:

10 Best Butt Exercises (http://articles.health.msn.com/id/100107845)

Wowee, has this gotten outta hand. :rolleyes: Horribly out of hand, and way off-topic.

The next person who posts in this thread with an OFF-TOPIC comment is going to get it closed, possibly along with their JSF account.

From MTV.com:

Simpson said she's now spending two and a half hours a day to get her butt in gear. "I'm trying to get my butt perky, and I'm trying to actually get a butt," she said. "I have a white-girl bootie, so I'm doing all my squats to lift it a little bit and get some junk in my trunk."

From ET.com:

Jessica Simpson "did a lot of squats of every shape, size and variety to get into shape for the role of Daisy Duke," says celebrity trainer Mike Alexander. "I had a flat butt," she admitted, "I had to do extra squats to get the bump! My legs were sore every single day ... but my husband was very happy." The southern belle has stuck to her health regimen and likes the "South Beach Diet," but still eats peanut M&M's and fried food once in awhile: "I love food. I'd rather get on the treadmill for an hour and burn it off."

From VH1.com:

"I'm going to be doing an exercise video, just because it's fun, and why not?" Simpson said. "Exercise is such a huge part of my life after the role of Daisy, so I just thought it would be cool." Since landing her first movie role as Daisy Duke in the upcoming "Dukes of Hazzard," Simpson has been working her butt off, so to speak, spending upwards of two hours a day doing squats and lunges. Her new regimen gave Simpson the idea to team up with her longtime personal trainer — and childhood friend — Mike Alexander from Sports Club/L.A. They plan not only to develop her own how-to video, but to get in the branding game with exercise equipment as well. "There's a treadmill I'm going to be putting out," she said. "And Mike's going to be giving me good tips for the video. He's a great guy, and he really keeps me focused."

From MSNBC:

The singer and faux-ditzy reality star signed a multimillion-dollar contract to shoot an exercise video for fitness company SpeedFIT last year, but now the deal is in trouble, and the producers are mulling a lawsuit, according to InTouch weekly. The problem arose because Simpson reportedly wanted trainer Michael Alexander — who got her into cut-off shorts shape to play Daisy Duke in the movie version of “The Dukes of Hazzard” — to appear in the video. But SpeedFit’s people nixed the idea, saying that Alexander’s workout style doesn’t fit theirs.

ADMIN EDIT: Off-topic comments removed. Check your PMs, JS.

I suggest every woman look at the link I posted previously. It is an excellent article, and proper use of those exercises along with the proper diet for your goals can help everyone MAXIMIZE their own INDIVIDUAL potential, entirely irrespective of Jessica Simpson and what she may have achieved naturally, through surgery, trick photography, whatever.

:confused: HE he, ahem. I just looked back to see what jerk got this thread off-track. Many apologies. :o

ADMIN EDIT: Off-topic comments removed. Check your PMs, JS.

I suggest every woman look at the link I posted previously. It is an excellent article, and proper use of those exercises along with the proper diet for your goals can help everyone MAXIMIZE their own INDIVIDUAL potential, entirely irrespective of Jessica Simpson and what she may have achieved naturally, through surgery, trick photography, whatever.

Part of my ostensibly off-topic comments that were removed was an apology. So, I would like to apologize again to anyone who was offended. That was not my intention. I am sorry! I can't really explain any further here, but anyone is free to PM me.

Okay, a bad day at work + 3 complaints about this thread in one day led to the above directive to stay on-topic. I just didn't feel like dealing with it. I've reconsidered and decided that I, um, over-moderated. :p

Please feel free to resume the discussion in whatever direction it may take, but please keep it civil. Thanks, and sorry for the interruption.

I agree. I think our media is constructed in a way (on purpose? maybe not) that creates an illusion that we know famous people. The Jessica Simpson that I know is not a real person. She does not exist. Nor the Brad Pitt, or even George W. Bush. They all have people specifically hired to create an image (airbrushing, script-writing, editing, etc). Even apart from such help, we only see these folks in a very limited context, usually after many hours (days, weeks) of preparation to face the spotlight. How can you compare pictures of Jessica Simpson to member pictures posted on this forum? There is no comparison.

No joke when I say that this is the topic of my masters thesis...

I'm looking at how celebrity in the 80s and 90s became what it is and what its influence on politics are....people like Ahhhnolld, and Robert Hinckly Jr, etc.

Either way though, Jessica shouldn't be Daisy Duke!!! A blonde playing one of the most beautiful brunettes in TV history, thats just a travesty!

good point.
Maybe J-Lo would have been more appropriate?

good point.
Maybe J-Lo would have been more appropriate?

Sarcasm? ... I hope.

Either way though, Jessica shouldn't be Daisy Duke!!! A blonde playing one of the most beautiful brunettes in TV history, thats just a travesty! The other option was Britney Spears. I think she was trying out for the role too, but Jessica got it.

Mike

good point.
Maybe J-Lo would have been more appropriate?

For all that is holy and good, I hope you were joking.

For all that is holy and good, I hope you were joking.
well... she does have a great behind...

Okay, a bad day at work + 3 complaints about this thread in one day led to the above directive to stay on-topic. I just didn't feel like dealing with it. I've reconsidered and decided that I, um, over-moderated. :p

Please feel free to resume the discussion in whatever direction it may take, but please keep it civil. Thanks, and sorry for the interruption.

Really? Alright!!!

So, a man walks into a bar with a poodle under one arm and a 3' salami under the other. He walks up to the bar and the bartender says, "So, I suppose you'll be needing a drink..."

This what I think about Jessica Simpson and her workout (thoughts largely incorporated from opinions of others on T-nation, but I happen to agree with them 100%).

I've always thought she was hot, still do...hotter now than ever. But I do think the workout is over rated to the rest of the world.

Bottomline
She is a skinny (hot) girl by nature (with good genetic potential) who for the first time in her life picked up a weight. Any workout would have helped. Lifting a little and eating more protien was really the big change for her. Squats and lunges with 7 lb dumbells will not necessarily produce those results for most women. I don't have trouble believing her photos are legitimate. Maybe they are not. It doesn't really matter. Most women will see much more benefit by lifting hard and heavy (along the lines of the article link I posted) and adjusting their diet to correspond to goals. Leaning out if necessary. And eating a moderate surplus to add some sexy muscle to glutes and legs if necessary. Or both at alternate times if necessary. It's no coincidence that Pam (rockenmama) looks as good or damn near as good as Jessica and that she also did a very well-planned, well-executed bulking phase.

Jessica simpson was a little overweight a number of years ago and has dealt with some nasty acne. In my opinion she's hot but she is far from a goddess who has the gift of genetics like hally berry for instance. It's a really good chance simpson won't live up to %95 of people's expectations if they seen her in person without professionals doing her up and its very likely that pic is altered and the movie itself to make her look a LOT better then when she wakes up.

And to those who were skeptical, she has definitely had surgery. Check out http://www.awfulplasticsurgery.com

She has a great figure but has had a lot more help than any normal woman. I agree that seeing her in person would be a disappointment to a lot of you guys. I sure hope you are nice and complimentary to the "real" women in your lives-they probably are much better to wake up to than Jessica anyway.

No joke when I say that this is the topic of my masters thesis...

I'm looking at how celebrity in the 80s and 90s became what it is and what its influence on politics are....people like Ahhhnolld, and Robert Hinckly Jr, etc.

Either way though, Jessica shouldn't be Daisy Duke!!! A blonde playing one of the most beautiful brunettes in TV history, thats just a travesty!

Since the thread is officially branded as way off topic... I was a fan of the tv series in my childhood and Jessica in no way measures up to Daisy (Catherine Bach). She was smart and sassy and had really looooong, tight legs. It's not a matter of Jessica being unattractive, just not a remotely close fit to the spirit or form of the original series. After learning who the two male leads are going to be I am 100% certain I will not be going to see it. If the only eye candy I am going to get is Willie Nelson :lol: I'm not going to shell out!

Since the thread is officially branded as way off topic... I was a fan of the tv series in my childhood and Jessica in no way measures up to Daisy (Catherine Bach). She was smart and sassy and had really looooong, tight legs. It's not a matter of Jessica being unattractive, just not a remotely close fit to the spirit or form of the original series. After learning who the two male leads are going to be I am 100% certain I will not be going to see it. If the only eye candy I am going to get is Willie Nelson :lol: I'm not going to shell out!

I thought the other choices were excellent. I just think they should have dyed Miss Simpson's hair brown for the film. Catherine Bach is a hawttie!!

Really? Alright!!!

So, a man walks into a bar with a poodle under one arm and a 3' salami under the other. He walks up to the bar and the bartender says, "So, I suppose you'll be needing a drink..."

Any thread with a Breakfast Club quote in it is OK by me! :lol:

I thought the other choices were excellent. I just think they should have dyed Miss Simpson's hair brown for the film. Catherine Bach is a hawttie!!

When I was about 10 I thought the Duke boys were cute and even now I think they are appealing. The actors they have now are just nasty. I have to agree about Catherine Bach -- put up a photo of the two and tell me who is Daisy Duke! :eek:

Since the thread is officially branded as way off topic... I was a fan of the tv series in my childhood and Jessica in no way measures up to Daisy (Catherine Bach). She was smart and sassy and had really looooong, tight legs. It's not a matter of Jessica being unattractive, just not a remotely close fit to the spirit or form of the original series. After learning who the two male leads are going to be I am 100% certain I will not be going to see it. If the only eye candy I am going to get is Willie Nelson :lol: I'm not going to shell out!

Ooooo... come on. You're going to still rent it right?

I was a childhood fan as well and feel I have a moral obligation to drive to blockbuster in a few months.

Ooooo... come on. You're going to still rent it right?

I was a childhood fan as well and feel I have a moral obligation to drive to blockbuster in a few months.

I think it will be awful - I guess if I hear a good buzz.. other than young men lusting after Jessica. Just that blonde dude is creepy... John Schneider was so cute back then! :drool:

Back to the original question, I read an edition of US at the doctor's this morning (walk-in clinics are killer) that gave some info about her weight loss and now much more toned body. Like the link provided earlier in this thread, it mentionned her doing cardio and strength training 6 times a week (it didn't get into details about what kinds).

Her meals were as follows:

Breakfast: scrambled egg white omlete OR a protein shake
Lunch: tuna salad
Snack: almonds
Dinner: grilled fish OR chicken with vegetables

It doesn't look like she ate enough, but then again, the magazine didn't mention anything about portion sizes. Other than the vegetables, her diet was excluded all carbs (although we don't know what went into her protein shake. I doubt there was a decent amount of carbs in it if the alternative meal was egg whites).

Anyway, I think her legs look great, but her arms and the area around her collar bones make it look like she lost too much weight. I think she went a little overboard with the weight loss and she should have just stuck to becoming a little more muscular and toned rather than a combination of both.

Here is an excerpt from Tom Venuto's Newsletter:

BURN THE FAT Q & A
WITH TOM VENUTO, NSCA-CPT, CSCS

QUESTION:

Tom! I was just watching the TV show Extra and they showed the
program that Jessica Simpson did in order to get her legs and
butt in TIP TOP shape for the daisy dukes! It said that she
did 45 mins of squats/lunges a day! Isn't that too much?
I mean what would that do to you? Would it really give anyone
the same results? I thought doing that much only broke the
muscle down and did not allow it to build up. Also it said
that she did 90 mins of cardio on top of that! Isn't that
overtraining? Please let me know what you think about this.
I am willing to do whatever it takes to look like a fitness
model (even lipo if I have to), but I would like to try all
the natural possibilities first!

Kari

ANSWER:

Well, well well.. I say AMEN and GOD BLESS Jessica
Simpson and her trainer Michael Alexander for squatting
and lunging her butt off!

NOW, is anybody still convinced that weight training
makes women's legs too bulky? Last time I saw a picture of
Jessica, I'd say she must be the perfect example of what
resistance training can do for the female figure.

It just so happens that squats and lunges with weights
and even with your own body weight (that's still lifting
"weight," you know... just not a lot), are two of the best
exercises on the planet for your buns and thighs.

The butt blaster machine?... that thing is a joke! I get a
kick out of watching the women literally get in line to
work out on the butt blaster machine while the squat racks
and free weights are wide open.

While I'm at it, let me rip on that other 95% worthless
piece of junk - the inner thigh machine. My gawd, I see
women get in catfights and scratch each others eyeballs out
in order to get on that machine on a crowded Monday night
in the gym.

What about side lunges, 45 degree lunges? How about
some wide stance squats, dumbbell plie squats for
those inner thighs, quads, glutes and hamstrings?

Why don't most people do these exercises and others
like them?

Simple! Squats and lunges are very effective, but very, very hard,
and that's why most people won't do them. Butt blaster and inner
thigh machine are easy, but ineffective by comparison.

So repeat after me, 10 times each...

"Free weights are good!"
"Squats and lunges are good!"
"Squats and lunges will not make my legs bulky!"

Now that we have that out of the way, the question was,
"Isn't 45 minutes of squats and lunges too much?"

Good question. There is a point of diminishing returns
when it comes to exercise and weight training and there's
a point of overtraining as well.

I didn't see the Extra show so I don't know exactly how
Jessica trained, so it's hard to say regarding her program
specifically.

I can tell you that 45 minutes of squats and lunges would just
about "kill" a beginner. The poor novice might not walk for a week
after that! You have to build up slowly, starting with just
a few sets of each exercise.

But what about a trained bodybuilder?

I train my legs on a day by themselves -- quadriceps, hamstrings
and calves. Lots of squats, lunges, split squats, and stiff legged
deadlifts, among other exercises. Takes me about 45 minutes,
coincidentally.

What about a movie star, already in shape, with a few months
to get into TIP, TOP shape for a movie role?

Then 45 minutes of lower body work would probably not be
overtraining, although with 90 minutes of cardio on top of
that, it would certainly be a temporary "peaking" program.

You see, most people don't realize the difference between
a "maintenance" program and a "peaking program." Peaking
programs are more difficult and time intensive, but they
are only used for a few months before a competition, photo
shoot or movie shoot.

I already covered the topic of "peaking" in a previous Q & A
so I wont repeat it again here, but I did archive it for you at
Fitness Renaissance though:

http://www.fitren.com/res3ask.cfm?compid=18&qaid=157

One more thing, fashion models and movie stars often train in
a completely different manner than bodybuilders. Bodybuilders
train progressively with heavier and heavier weights as a
primary goal. They also perform a set... rest for a minute or
two... then perform another set, and repeat this process
over multiple exercises on a single body part.

TV stars, movie stars and fashion models might not train with
heavy weights - instead they might do all kinds of variations on
squats and lunges with light weights or even their own body weight.
They might also combine squats and lunges with upper body exercises
("hybrids") such as a lunge with an overhead dumbbell press, or a
squat with a dumbbell front raise.

So, when you think of "45 minutes of squats and lunges" it might
not have been literally set after set after set of squatting
and lunging, it might have been integrated into a full body workout
(with emphasis on lower body), and many variations on conventional
squats and lunges.

In addition, routines like these are often done in supersets
or circuits so that the weight training is very cardiovascular
in nature (not traditional bodybuilding training).

Bottom line: 45 minutes of "squats and lunges" may or may not
be overtaining depending on what kind of shape you're in now
and what your goals are (peak for show or shoot, or just "stay
fit"? ... beginner or expert?)

Just like I would NOT recommend that most people try to copy the
way I train for bodybuilding competition, I wouldn't recommend
that you copy the training program of a movie star who is
in fantastic shape, either. You have to customize your own workout.

However, that being said, ... if you want legs and a butt like
Jessica Simpson, (or a fitness model), you DO need a "REAL" weight
training program that includes effective compound exercises like
squats and lunges. They work like you wouldn't believe!

Theres no need to get bored either. In my exercise files, I have
a list of at least 40 different types of lunges. Maybe if enough
people ask me to do it, when I get the time, I'll create a short
book or video that shows this type of training especially for
women who don't want "excessive muscularity." (But don't get me
started on the "I don't want too get big" argument for not
lifting weights!!!)


Your friend and coach,

Tom Venuto, NSCA-CPT, CSCS
Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Fat Loss Coach
tomvenuto@burnthefat.com

From the horse's mouth :tu:

If squats could only fix her brain....

You know, with certain people, I have this theory about their brains that would suggest that squats might be worth a try....

Here is an excerpt from Tom Venuto's Newsletter:



From the horse's mouth :tu:


The guy is incredible. Nice find. :tu:

You know, with certain people, I have this theory about their brains that would suggest that squats might be worth a try....

This is an excerpt from Roger Ebert's review of the new film, "Dukes of Hazard" (Roger Ebert is my most favorite film reviewer of all time):

The movie stars Johnny Knoxville, from "Jackass," Seann William Scott, from "American Wedding," and Jessica Simpson, from Mars. Judging by her recent conversation on TV with Dean Richards, Simpson is so remarkably uninformed that she should sue the public schools of Abilene, Texas, or maybe they should sue her. On the day he won his seventh Tour de France, not many people could say, as she did, that they had no idea who Lance Armstrong was. :eek: :eek:

http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050804/REVIEWS/50725002/-1/email_headlines

Ok, that was a little catty...but still.... :rolleyes:

On the other hand, I saw her video from the movie of the remake of the song, "These Boots Were Made For Walkin'" in the "cardio-Vascular theater" of my gym while I was doing cardio. She looked really fabulous -- all over-- and very energetic and infectiously engaging. It was really motivating for my own workout to watch her... :nod: :nod: :nod:

I saw the video too, and Jessica Simpson looked great. I also liked the way she sang the song in that purring kitten voice. *And* she has a beautiful smile. :) I prefer not to know what celebrities are thinking about, so I try to avoid their interviews! Entertain me!! That's all I want. ;)

As far as getting a good butt, I like wide stance squats, and I like what stiff legged deadlifts do for my hamstrings, gotta keep that whole area in shape! When I first started trying to get in shape a couple years ago, I joked that my goal was giant butt muscles. :lol: I used to say that to my walking buddy when we were faced with great big hills. I think it actually did work to an extent, as I was starting off slow, but pretty soon I needed those squats to keep improving.

Wowee, has this gotten outta hand. :rolleyes:

I don't care if she has the IQ of a wet rag, has had more body work than my '73 convertible, and is airbrushed from head to toe in every photo you can dig up... Fact is... she's got a nice ass, she looks good in heels, has great legs, and I wouldn't kick her outta bed except to roll around on the floor for a while with her.

-R

Dude - I couldn't have said that better if my life depended on it. You people have GOT to be kidding! This girl is as fine as it gets, regardless. I can't comprehend how ANYBODY, be it male OR female, can deny this!!!!!!!
P.S : The end justifies the means. It don't make no nevermind what was done to improve her appearence.It sure as hell worked.

The end justifies the means. It don't make no nevermind what was done to improve her appearence.It sure as hell worked.

It wouldn't matter what she did, except for that the original question from the woman who started this thread was *what* JS did to get in that shape! ;)

So keep on adding butt & leg exercise options to the thread! Whoo!!! :tucool:

I saw the video too, and Jessica Simpson looked great. I also liked the way she sang the song in that purring kitten voice. *And* she has a beautiful smile. :) I prefer not to know what celebrities are thinking about, so I try to avoid their interviews! Entertain me!! That's all I want. ;)

As far as getting a good butt, I like wide stance squats, and I like what stiff legged deadlifts do for my hamstrings, gotta keep that whole area in shape! When I first started trying to get in shape a couple years ago, I joked that my goal was giant butt muscles. :lol: I used to say that to my walking buddy when we were faced with great big hills. I think it actually did work to an extent, as I was starting off slow, but pretty soon I needed those squats to keep improving.

Good post. Wide stance squats, good mornings, direct hamstring work, front squat, reverse hypers, lunges, deadlifts. All these things will give women hot sexy, glutes and legs. Most will do better with sets of heavier weight rather than extended workouts and long duration lightweight work like Jessica. But Jessica herself is lookin smokin! (and her body is entirely achievably naturally from where she started with the way she cleaned up her diet and exercise in the time she has). I don't really care what kind of shape her brain is in. I think a lot of the dumbness is an act. Can't know how much. But I definitely think some. No matter what her IQ, she's been smart to act that dumb. It's helped make her a lot of money. Regardless, I'm not gonna be discussing exsistential ansgt or Kant with her anytime soon. So, I could care less.

It wouldn't matter what she did, except for that the original question from the woman who started this thread was *what* JS did to get in that shape! ;)

So keep on adding butt & leg exercise options to the thread! Whoo!!! :tucool:

Did you check out my link earlier in the thread? It's an article written by champion bodybuilder Christiane Lamy. Excellent article.

Did you check out my link earlier in the thread? It's an article written by champion bodybuilder Christiane Lamy. Excellent article.


I sure did! :tu: Thanks! There are a lot of good things on this thread.

I think it's also good to hear from the women on here what actually works for them, too-- what they actually do and how they feel it worked.

I really enjoy heavy leg exercises now, because it's so good to feel stronger and have more energy. I always had a stronger upper body, I guess from swimming so much when I was younger, so I really worked on my lower body this past year, and I find it amazing how much more energy I have, and how I never seem to have back or knee pain anymore.

I also think squats, for example, do a lot more than shape up your lower body-- I think they also develop your powers of concentration and your confidence. I was so proud of myself when I figured out how to use the squat rack from reading lots of instructions on the web and trying it in the gym. (I couldn't get anyone to show me how-- I'm actually quitting that gym.) I think it made me more conscious of safety issues and I sure did feel pretty self sufficient afterwards.

I sure did! :tu: Thanks! There are a lot of good things on this thread.

I think it's also good to hear from the women on here what actually works for them, too-- what they actually do and how they feel it worked.

I really enjoy heavy leg exercises now, because it's so good to feel stronger and have more energy. I always had a stronger upper body, I guess from swimming so much when I was younger, so I really worked on my lower body this past year, and I find it amazing how much more energy I have, and how I never seem to have back or knee pain anymore.

I also think squats, for example, do a lot more than shape up your lower body-- I think they also develop your powers of concentration and your confidence. I was so proud of myself when I figured out how to use the squat rack from reading lots of instructions on the web and trying it in the gym. (I couldn't get anyone to show me how-- I'm actually quitting that gym.) I think it made me more conscious of safety issues and I sure did feel pretty self sufficient afterwards.

Great. I couldn't agree more with everything you've said! Yeah-it sounds like a bad gym if there's not even someone who can or will show you how to use the squat rack. But glad your workouts are going well!

This girl is as fine as it gets, regardless. I can't comprehend how ANYBODY, be it male OR female, can deny this!!!!!!!
I don't think anyone is denying that she LOOKS hot in the photos. Some of us are debating how much of that hot look was developed through surgery, or or airbrushing, or makeup, or just great posing and camera angles. I still think if I met her on the street I'd find that her butt is no more impressive than Pam's.

I forgot to mention, one of the exercises I found that works well for glutes is a dumbbell bench step up. A good substitute for lunges if you have balance problems, and it seems not to put as much strain on your knees.

I don't think anyone is denying that she LOOKS hot in the photos. Some of us are debating how much of that hot look was developed through surgery, or or airbrushing, or makeup, or just great posing and camera angles. I still think if I met her on the street I'd find that her butt is no more impressive than Pam's.

I forgot to mention, one of the exercises I found that works well for glutes is a dumbbell bench step up. A good substitute for lunges if you have balance problems, and it seems not to put as much strain on your knees.

As far as the butt goes, I agee. Pam's is just as good as Jessica's. I think Jessica has developed a great body. To me it's sort of a moot point if her photos were doctored. It would make it less impressive, but it's not something we can really know so why hypothesize over it? I prefer to give her the benefit of the doubt since it's prefectly possible that she could look like that legitimately without surgery or airbrushing. There are woman who look like that. I've known them. I'm not sure that videos themselves can be airbrushed. I don't know enough about technology. Great suggestion on the step-ups! I think unilateral movement can have some great benefits and too many people ignore it.

(As an aside, I heard that Duke's of Hazard was awful. And if you're going to it for Jessica eye candy, she's only in it for 5 minutes.)

The other option was Britney Spears. I think she was trying out for the role too, but Jessica got it.

Mike


I beleive Jessica Biel would have been a better daisy than either of the two.

I beleive Jessica Biel would have been a better daisy than either of the two.

I agree!

My favorite excercise for glutes is split squats (I think that's what the name is), where I put one leg on a bench behind me and squat down until my butt touches the heel of my foot on the bench. I really focus on squeezing on the way up, and a slight arch in the lower back helps too. I feel this in my glutes the next day more than any other excercise. However, I have to do these before my quads are fatigued, or I might fall over.