Hayley Madigan in Two-Piece Workout Gear Says “Never Stop”
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Hayley Madigan is a fitness expert and influencer. She recently shared a video of herself lifting weights on Instagram, and included a hateful comment she received about not looking as good as a male in it. Madigan responded to the comment in the caption. “We couldn’t care less if men can lift more than us, we will NEVER STOP 👊🏼 We have the discipline to train for years and years and YEARS and yep still only being able to lift a weight that maybe a teenager boy can lift… This is the nature of being a woman and we aren’t crying about it… we are still in the gym every single week pushing ourselves regardless!”
She Lifts Weights
In her Instagram video, Madigan is seen lifting weights. ACE Fitness says that this has a lot of benefits. “Strength training with heavy weights improves muscle definition. Muscle definition occurs as the result of muscles remaining in a state of semi-contraction and heavy strength training recruits the larger type II muscle fibers responsible for a muscle’s appearance.”
She Doesn’t Compare Herself To Men
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Madigan doesn’t compare herself to others. Especially men. She talked about this in her post’s caption. “We don’t train to compare ourselves to men 😂We train to build OURSELVES and OTHERS UP! To build our confidence up and to actually feel SAFER AS A WOMAN! Comparing our ‘gains’ to those of men’s is just pointless, we couldn’t care less if you can lift more than us, we will NEVER STOP 👊🏼”
She Works Her Triceps
Madigan shared some of her favorite tricep exercises in this Instagram video. She captioned it, “Let’s Strengthen those Triceps 💪🏼The cable machine is one of the BEST ways to strengthen Triceps so please don’t feel scared to try these exercises! 1) Straight Arm Pushdowns – Aim for 10-15 reps x 3-4 sets 2) Overhead Tricep Extensions – Aim for 12 reps x 3-4 sets 3) Reverse Grip Tricep Pushdowns – Aim for 10-12
She Does Back Exercises
Madigan shared her favorite back workouts in this Instagram video. She captioned it, “Let’s build a Stronger Back 💪🏼Couldn’t resist training back in the new Easylift Halter Bra by @oneractive 😍 Launching tomorrow – Code HAYLEY saves you 💰 ad. Try these 4 Pulldown Variations to work all areas of the Back: 1) Wide Grip – This grip focuses more on the upper back and lats. Aim for 8-12 reps for 3-4 sets. 2) Close Grip – This grip focuses more on the mid back and lats. Aim for 6-10 reps for 2-4 sets. 3) Neutral Grip – This grip focuses more on the entire lats. Aim for 8-12 reps for 2-4 sets. 4) Underhand Grip – This grip focuses more on the mid back and biceps. Aim for 6-10 reps for 3-4 sets. My strength tip is to always start with a warm-up set to gauge the weight, then aim to increase your weight with each set as you decrease y
She Does Core Workouts
Madigan makes sure to work her core. She shared some of her favorite core strengthening exercises in this Instagram video. Madigan captioned it, “Let’s build a stronger core 💪🏼1) Kettlebell Frontal Raises – Whilst this exercise also works the shoulders, focus on controlling the weight slowly down – this is where your core is used to stabilise your body and keep your centre of gravity stable- Aim for 8-12 reps for 2-3 sets. 2) Standing Side Bends – Do NOT go too heavy on this exercise! Keep your torso and chest upright the entire time and if needed drop the weight and just use Bodyweight. You can Aim for 8-12 reps per side for 2-3 sets. 3) Kettlebell Pass Around the Body – Go slow and controlled ensuring the KB remains close to your body throughout. Aim for 6-8 reps per direction for 2-3 sets. 4) Overhead Hold with Knee Raise – If you hold the KB upside down this will also work and support your shoulder stability! Aim for 5 reps per leg then swap arms and repeat. Aim for 2-3 sets.”
