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IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Rene Campbell in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shows Off "Arm Day"

Campbell shares her favorite workouts and fitness strategies to stay competition-ready.

Rene Campbell poses at the Dragon's Liar gym.
Rene Campbell/Instagram

Rene Campbell, an IFBB Pro bodybuilder and tattoo artist, is celebrated for her strength and dedication to fitness. Known for her impressive physique and engaging fitness content, she has amassed a large following on Instagram, where she shares her favorite workouts. In a recent post, Campbell showcased her bicep routine using a curl machine, captioning it simply, “Boom.” From lifting weights to mastering pull-ups, Campbell focuses on exercises that build strength and balance in her training. Here’s how she maintains her fitness and continues to dominate in the bodybuilding world.


She Lifts Weights

In her recent post, Campbell is seen using a weighted machine. A lot of the workouts she posts on Instagram are of her lifting weights. These exercises have a lot of health benefits. The Mayo Clinic states, “Strength training may enhance your quality of life and improve your ability to do everyday activities. Strength training can also protect your joints from injury. Building muscle also can contribute to better balance and may reduce your risk of falls. This can help you maintain independence as you age.”

She Does Leg Presses

Campbell shared some of her favorite lower body workouts in this Instagram post. One thing she is seen doing is using the leg press machine. According to Asphalt Green, the leg press machine has a lot of benefits. “The leg press works all of the lower body muscles, but it really emphasizes the quads, hamstrings, and glutes. One of the big benefits of a machine like the leg press is that it can build those larger muscles, and it’s easy to use. There are those who argue this machine is less effective at building overall strength than free weight exercises; the truth is, no matter what you’ll still get stronger while you’re using it. It’s all about you, and where you are on your fitness journey.”

She Does Hamstring Curls

Rene Campbell is seen doing hamstring curls

Rene Campbell/Instagram

Campbell is also seen doing standing hamstring curls in the previous Instagram video. Asphalt Green states that hamstring curls have a lot of benefits. “Hamstring curls are a great way to balance the muscles that you work when you’re doing leg extensions. This exercise is also good for people with sedentary jobs who don’t get a lot of walking in. Even pro cyclists can benefit from using this machine, since biking works the quads so heavily and doesn’t do as much for the hamstrings.”

She Does Hip Thrusts

Rene Campbell is seen doing hip thrusts

Rene Campbell/Instagram

Campbell is also seen doing hip thrusts in her Instagram video. Gymless states that they are a great glute workout. “Strong glutes are not only for aesthetic appeal; they serve a key functional purpose in supporting the posterior chain of muscles around the spine. Hip thrusts are also known for their capacity to develop and define glute muscles, contributing to their popularity on social media. After all, who doesn’t appreciate the look of a well-crafted pair of glutes?”

She Does Pull Ups

Campbell shared this video on Instagram of herself doing back exercises, including pull-ups. According to Asphalt Green, pull-ups have a lot of health benefits. “Pull-ups are a fantastic way to improve upper-body strength. This exercise primarily targets your back and biceps, but involves many stabilizing muscles in your core, arms, and shoulders. Depending on the way you grip the bar, you can even work your chest. Plus, you don’t need any fancy equipment to do a pull-up. Tree branches, scaffolding, and even door frames are all places people can do pull-ups.”