IFBB Pro Cydney Gillon in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares Glutes Workout

Cydney Gillon, an IFBB professional bodybuilder and former Survivor contestant, continues to inspire her fans with her dedication to fitness. Known for her fourth-place finish on Survivor: Koah Rong and her impressive bodybuilding career, Gillon frequently shares workout videos on her Instagram. Recently, she posted some of her favorite glute exercises, captioning the post, “#tbt to 2 of my fav movements for #glutes 🥳.” Here’s how Gillon stays in top shape and motivates herself to keep improving.

1. She Works Her Glutes

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As you can see from her Instagram post, Gillon does a lot of glute workouts. She also shared this video of herself doing some more of them. In the caption, Gillon talked about how her approach to these workouts changes due to her competitions. “#tbt to 2 of my fav isolated, glute movements. During the improvement season I stick to bodyweight or extremely light weight for glutes. I do just enough to keep some blood in there without trying to make them grow.”

2. She Strength Trains

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Gillon does a lot of strength training exercises to keep herself in shape. A lot of her workout videos on her Instagram include some form of strength training. She shared this set of videos of herself doing one-armed curls and pulldowns in two different positions. Gillon captioned the post, “Just a few exercises for this #wod🥰 You will have to catch the rest when my documentary comes out post - @mrolympiallc 💃🏾”

3. She Uses A Belt

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Gillon sometimes likes to use a belt when she is working out. She shared this video of herself doing core exercises on Instagram. In the caption, Gillon talked about when she wears a belt do workout. “I will always wear my belt during cardio/lifting. That’s mainly because I don’t want my abs working more than they need be while I’m training. Not everyone is comfortable or capable of doing this so do what’s best for you. I choose a specific time to work abs and that is the only time I’ll be without my belt in the gym😂”

4. She Works Her Core

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As you can see from the previous Instagram post, Gillon makes sure to do core workouts. In it, she does crunches, planks with a roll-out, and flutter kicks. She captioned the post, “Workout of the Day switch up 🥳Here are my 3 staples from my AB workouts…Do I work abs everyday?

YES, I do work abs everyday I train.”

5. She’s Motivated

Gillon is extremely motivated. She talked about where she gets this motivation from in an interview with Muscle and Fitness. “I’ve never felt as if I wanted to stop or take breaks. Each show just lights a new fire, so I’m always looking to get better. That keeps me motivated, in the moment, and ready for the next goal.”

Cydney Gillon, the 7x Figure Olympia Champion, is a fitness guru, putting in the work in the gym. “Workout of the Day 🥰 Supplements: @evogennutrition 🧬CYD🧬 Belt: @schieksportsinc @cylenceclothing ‼️Cylence‼️ #msolympia #countdown #legday #get3d #evogenelite #cylence #workharder,” she said on an Instagram video of her working out. What else does she do to prioritize her mental and physical strength? Here’s what we discovered about Cydney Gillon.

1. She’s confident

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Confidence and strong self-esteem is important to maintain. “To create a legacy, your will to win has to be rooted in an unrelenting desire for your own excellence. Because on those inevitable hard days, your character is what keeps you driving on. #EvogenNutrition #EvogenElite,” evogennutrition and vytamin_c (Gillon) said on Instagram.

2. She does leg day

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She focuses on working out her legs, as seen in this Instagram video captioned, “when it’s “go- time”, there’s nothing like being back with my coach @the_pro_ducer ! The workouts/extra push just hit differently. It got reallllll fugly but I made it. 🤷🏾‍♀️😂 Week #1 down.” She really prioritizes strengthening her lower body, in addition to her upper body.

3. She works her arms

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Just like she prioritizes leg day, she knows that arm strength is valuable, as well. “Workout of the Day ‼️ 💎Single Arm- Incline Front Raises 💎Single Arm- Arnold Presses 💎Alternating Machine Lateral Raises. Plus: Bent over Rear Delt Raises, Shoulder Presses,” she captioned on an Instagram video of her working out. According to the Mayo Clinic, “your body fat percentage will increase over time if you don't do anything to replace the lean muscle you lose over time. Strength training can help you preserve and enhance your muscle mass at any age.”

4. She focuses on her glutes

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She said on Instagram, in a video of her working out, “#tbt to 2 of my fav isolated, glute movements. During the improvement season I stick to bodyweight or extremely light weight for glutes. I do just enough to keep some blood in there without trying make them grow.” She works hard to shape and sculpt her body.

5. She focuses on staying hydrated and healthy

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Staying hydrated is so important, and she makes sure she drinks plenty of water. “Drink Your Water. Wear Sunscreen. ☀️#weekendvibes #sunkissed #msolympia #vibes #georgia #summertimeshine #laterpost,” she said on Instagram. According to the Mayo Clinic, “water is your body's principal chemical component and makes up about 50% to 70% of your body weight. Your body depends on water to survive. Every cell, tissue and organ in your body needs water to work properly.”

Anita Herbert is working her glutes in her exercise gear. In a new social media post the fitness influencer and Hungarian model shows off her amazing body during an intense workout session, wearing shorts and a sports bra. “Your next GLUTE workout is sorted & it’s a tough one, so prepare your cheeks,” she writes, revealing the set. “Let’s get crush it!!” How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care and what exercises does Anita do to build her backisde? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. Her Journey to the Gym

“About three years ago, my husband encouraged me to go to the gym for the very first time in my life. At that time, we started training together. It took some time, but he eventually turned me on to eating healthy and weightlifting. As I began to educate myself about clean eating and training, I became very interested in this new lifestyle. I loved the way training made me feel, and I also loved seeing how my body was changing day by day. People at the gym started to take notice of how my body was changing too, and they told me that I should compete in a show. At first, I thought it was silly to even consider competing, but then I decided that I should give it a try! Before I knew it, I had five NPC overall wins in a row, and now I’m an IFBB Pro. I just got invited to the Arnold Classic for the first time, and I’m going to be on the Olympia stage in September,” she told Simply Shredded.

2. Motivated by the Mirror

“My biggest motivation is the mirror. I like to see how my body changes on a daily basis. To me, there is nothing more exciting than discovering a new striation or a new vein popping out on my body!” she told Simply Shredded. “I’m sure some might say that I am crazy, but this has become a lifestyle to me, and I love it! Of course, I have to admit that I like to eat yummy food too, but for me feeling healthy and looking ‘fit’ is far more satisfying than eating a slice of pizza. My life is all about balance, and I can still have a slice of pizza every now and then if I want too, but it just doesn’t interest me as much as it used to.”

3. Switching Up Her Workouts

Anita mixes up her routine. “I switch up my training every once in a while, so it doesn’t get boring. I also like to do aerobic classes and outdoor boot camps too! And on Sunday which is my rest day, I still like to do some form of cardio,” she says.

4. Her Top 3 Exercises

Here are Anita’s top 3 exercises:

1. Squats: “Squats are great because my booty can never be big enough,” she says.
2. Hanging Leg Raises: “I love abs and hanging leg raises seem to work the best for me. Plus living in Miami, Florida, I always have to be bikini ready!” she jokes.
3. Lateral Raises: “I love training my shoulders with lateral raises because I love to feel the burn in my shoulders,” she explains.

5. Two Diets

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Anita has two diets that she stays “very consistent with,” she tells Simply Shredded. “One diet I use for my off season and the other diet I use for preparing for a competition. When I’m prepping for a competition, my diet is very strict. I consume six meals a day; I measure everything, and I absolutely have no cheats! My protein sources primarily come from chicken, fish and eggs. My carbs consist of oats, quinoa, brown rice and sweet potato. I also love all kinds of vegetables, and I incorporate them into my diet as well. During my prep, I also limit my sodium intake, and I drink one to two gallons of water per day. Off season my diet is more flexible, but I still try to eat five to six meals a day. But in off season, I am able to include one to two cheat meals a week.”

6. Here Is Her Glute Workout

Superset: 3 sets

• SM bench assisted kickbacks
• Hip banded good mornings
• BB sumo deadlift - 3 x 10

Superset: 3 sets of

• BB triple contraction hip thrust - 5 reps
• straight into BB deadstop hip thrust - AMRAP
• DB Bulgarian split squat - 10 each side

Side Booty Finisher: 2 sets of 15 each side

• Hip banded extra range clamshells