5 Men's Exercises That Women Should Do

SHAPE magazine

These exercises aren't just for the boys anymore! We consulted some of our favorite guys to find out what weight-lifting moves they love. Try these five moves to tighten and tone your entire body!

1. Romanian Deadlift: This along with the chest press is often considered the ultimate "guy move" but not only do deadlifts work your hamstrings and low back like nothing else can, they have an added benefit for girls in that they help strengthen your pelvic floor. Take it from a girl who's had 5 kids: you want to do this. Stand with feet hip width apart in front of a loaded bar (don't be afraid to put heavy weights on that thing!). Grip the bar and keeping it close to your body, stand up. Good form is super important with this move so you don't get injured. Check out this video to see the whole range of motion or ask a personal trainer for help.Dude tip: Keep your chest and head up!

2. Bar Abs: Lying on your back, lift an Olympic bar (45 lbs) straight over your shoulders. Raise both legs up and then slowly lower them to one side. Touch your feet if you are flexible enough to do it while keeping your back on the floor. Raise them back up and lower to the other side. Dude tip: Keep your neck straight and look up at the ceiling, not your feet.

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3. Squat Jump onto Box: Wonder Woman would approve of this leg-blasting plyometric. Stand in front of a squat box (or sturdy coffee table, step, or weight bench). Squat down, jump off both feet and land on top of the box. Jump off and repeat. Dude tip: You can jump higher than you think. Don't let the height of the box psych you out.

4. Preacher Curl: Get those guns in shape for hunting season (We're allowed to say that in a dude post, right?) with this variation on the biceps curl. Place one leg on a box or weight bench. Prop the elbow of the same side on the inside of your knee. Raise and lower the dumbbell. Dude tip: Point to your bicep with your free hand. Kissing your bicep is optional but encouraged.

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5. Tire Pull: Does it get any more masculine than dragging a tractor tire around? Once you discover how great this is for your legs and arms, you'll want to give those farm boys a run for their money. Grip the handles attached to the tire. Keep your elbows close to your body, lean forward and pull baby! Dude tip: Make your legs do most of the work, not your arms.

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