The Slimming Leg Day Routine Kate Hudson Swears By

If you want to build lean, sculpted legs, some of the best workout tips to get would be from actress Kate Hudson. The Running Point star and co-creator of activewear company, Fabletics, prioritizes staying fit and is constantly sharing her workout secrets. Her trainer, Brian Nguyen, revealed Kate's lower-body workout to Shape, and we're here to spill the fitness tea.

"We live and die by the basics," Brian told the outlet. "We do squats, lunges, deadlifts, single-leg balance work, sprints, sled pushes/pulls—we are doing the strength work that athletes do."

Brian explained that Kate's go-to leg workout includes a set of six exercises that he has her complete three times a week. The goal is to do as many reps in 30 seconds with 15-second transitions, performing four to six rounds in total with one minute to rest between each round.

From deadlifts, to squats, to planks, and more, this is a vigorous routine to do. Let's get started with the slimming leg day routine that Kate Hudson swears by, because no pain, no gain—are we right?

1. Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift

Deadlifts are already a great workout; the single-leg Romanian deadlift kicks the classic exercise up a notch.

1. To get started, stand tall with your feet placed hip-distance apart.
2. Shift your weight over to your left leg.
3. Keep your right arm elongated ahead of your right leg.
4. Hinge your body forward as you bring your right leg back.
5. Lower until your torso becomes almost parallel to the ground. Keep your lower back from arching.
6. Drive through the heel of your planted foot as you bring your right foot to meet your left foot, assuming the start position.

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2. Bodyweight Squats

Squats are a great way to work your leg muscles, and Kate does plenty of them. During Brian's interview, he explained that bodyweight squats are one of the actress' go-to lower body workouts. He also shared this video of Kate performing squats with a weight. Brian captioned the post, "Happy, healthy kids come from happy, healthy parents. Kate gets it—way to model it for us all!"

1. Stand tall with your feet planted hip-distance apart.
2. Keep your core tight.
3. Bend both knees and press your hips back as you descend into a squat.
4. Lower until your thighs are parallel to the ground.
5. Press through your feet to rise to standing.

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3. Planks

Planks work your entire body—including your legs. Kate not only does standard planks, but also variations, including planks with knee extensions and shoulder taps.

1. Assume a high plank with your hands under your shoulders and your body in a straight line.
2. To add shoulder taps, hold the plank position and lift a hand to touch the opposite shoulder.
3. To add knee extensions, bring your knee up to your chest and toward the opposite shoulder.

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4. Glute Bridges

Glute bridges are simple to do, and they're excellent for training the quads and glutes.

1. Begin by lying flat on your back, arms by your sides with palms on the ground.
2. Bend your knees and place your feet on the ground.
3. Press your hips up toward the ceiling until they're aligned with your core.
4. Keep your abs activated and feet flat on the floor throughout.
5. Use control to lower.

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5. Toe Touches

Gear up for the best kind of burn in your hamstrings and core.

1. To begin, stand on your right leg, bending that knee just a bit. Your left left leg should be extended below the hip.
2. Lengthen your right arm overhead, palm facing ahead.
3. Keep your chest lifted as you raise your left leg as high as you're comfortably able to while reaching your right arm upward.
4. Bring your left leg forward as you bring your right hand to meet your toes.
5. Head back to the starting position.

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6. Lunges

Lunges are a great way to work your legs, and Kate does many variations on the exercise.

1. To do them effectively, stand tall with your feet hip-distance apart.
2. Step your left foot forward.
3. Bend your knees, and lower into a lunge, bending your knees to 90 degrees.
4. Keep your torso tall.
5. Push through your left heel to rise back up to standing.