Jessie James Decker Shows Off Huge Muscles After Workout

If you’ve got it, flex it! Jessie James Decker is the perfect example of “strong is sexy.” The country star shared a post-workout photo on her Instagram stories Monday, showing off her huge muscles and gorgeously toned figure. “Mama gettin after it on a rainy Monday,” she wrote. “Wish there was a good work out for loose mommy skin.” How does the mother-of-three maintain her super fit figure? Read on to see 6 ways Jessie James Decker stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bikini Photos!

1. She Lifts Weights

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Jessie’s buff body is primarily due to her weight training devotion. She recently demonstrated her routine on Instagram, which consists of 30 seconds of jump rope, high-knee running, ankle grabs, high kicks, lunges and lateral lunges, spinal rotations, and tension squats. Next she does overhead squats with resistance bands, medicine ball slams and tosses, medicine ball chest passes, medicine ball sit-up tosses, resistance band pulls, deadlifts, step-down exercises, weighted overhead presses, inverted rows, bent over kettlebell rows, weight plate steering wheel exercises, dumbbell rotations, and box jumps. "I work out 3 to 4 times a week and they pretty much look like this with certain variations whether we're doing more upper body or lower body," she explained.

2. She Times Her Eating

While she doesn’t use the term “intermittent fasting” Jessie explained to Women’s Health that she skips breakfast. Her eating style is very similar to a 16:8 fasting routine. "I eat what I want to eat within that time frame but don't overdo it," she said. "The timing really is important to me."

3. She Eats a Lot

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Jessie fuels her body with healthy food. She recently revealed what she eats in a day on Instagram. If she eats breakfast, On Instagram she revealed that if she does eat breakfast it will be a bowl of oatmeal or maybe coffee with cream, followed by a post-workout protein shake. "For lunch, I will have 4 to 6 ounces chicken salad or chicken over rice,"she continued. "For dinner, I will either have a lean red meat, like flank steak with vegetables, chili from my book, or the same kind of thing—chicken and rice vegetables or my fit-enchiladas from my first book.”

4. Frozen Meals Help Fill the Gaps

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When she doesn’t have time to cook, Jessie relies on frozen meals from Trader Joes. "They are so good if I don't have time to make myself lunch," she told Women’s Health. "I get the Indian curry or butter chicken and rice meals, and they are so delicious and filling. I have stashes of them in the freezer in the garage. I never want to run out."

6. She Doesn’t Make Excuses

Even when she is busy, Jessie prioritizes her health. “Got in at 1:30 am last night from shooting a music video( deets on that coming soon)! But I wasn’t about to miss my work out! Gotta get it in!!! Here’s some snippets from this morning💪 (also if I’m in charge of the music and Eric doesn’t take over, I play @nickelback to get my hyped,” she captioned a recent post.

Jessie James Decker is showing off her super fit figure with friends. The singer and fashion designer (of the Kittenish line) danced with pals to the Demi Lovato song "Cool for the Summer," even acting out some of the lyrics. (At the line "Got a taste for the cherry, I just need to take a bite," someone pretends to chomp an arm, to laughter.) How does the 33-year-old keep herself so fit? Read on to see 5 of Jessie James Decker’s top tips for staying in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She Works Out Hard

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Jessie is serious about exercise, regularly weight training. She recently shared an Instagram video of her routine. She started the workout with 30 seconds of jump rope, high-knee running, ankle grabs, high kicks, lunges and lateral lunges, spinal rotations, and tension squats. Next up, she did overhead squats with resistance bands, medicine ball slams and tosses, medicine ball chest passes, medicine ball sit-up tosses, resistance band pulls, deadlifts, step-down exercises, weighted overhead presses, inverted rows, bent over kettlebell rows, weight plate steering wheel exercises, dumbbell rotations, and box jumps. "I work out 3 to 4 times a week and they pretty much look like this with certain variations whether we're doing more upper body or lower body," she revealed.

2. She Fasts

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Jessie doesn’t officially intermittently fast, but she doesn’t eat for long stretches of time. Her diet closely resembles the 16:8 fasting routine, she told Women’s Health. "I eat what I want to eat within that time frame but don't overdo it," she explained. "The timing really is important to me."

3. Her Diet Is Protein Rich

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Jessie focuses on consuming a lot of protein. Breakfast might be a bowl of oatmeal or toast and coffee with cream. After her workout, she will sip on a protein shake. "For lunch, I will have 4 to 6 ounces chicken salad or chicken over rice," she revealed on Instagram. "For dinner, I will either have a lean red meat, like flank steak with vegetables, chili from my book, or the same kind of thing—chicken and rice vegetables or my fit-enchiladas from my first book.”

4. She Has Lots of Healthy Meals in Her Freezer

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Jessie always has healthy frozen meals from Trader Joes on hand. "They are so good if I don't have time to make myself lunch," she told Women’s Health. "I get the Indian curry or butter chicken and rice meals, and they are so delicious and filling. I have stashes of them in the freezer in the garage. I never want to run out."

5. She Doesn’t Skip Workouts

Jessie makes exercise a priority and even works out while on vacation. “Got in at 1:30 am last night from shooting a music video( deets on that coming soon)! But I wasn’t about to miss my work out! Gotta get it in!!! Here’s some snippets from this morning💪 (also if I’m in charge of the music and Eric doesn’t take over, I play @nickelback to get my hyped,” she captioned a recent post.

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1. She Stays Strong for Her Kids

According to Us Weekly: “The 'Girl on the Coast' singer explained that her active lifestyle makes her know that her ‘heart is in good shape’ and ensures that she has ‘all of the energy to run around and play with my kids, because trust me, they are busy bodies.’”

2. She Doesn’t Love Working Out But Loves the Results

“I dread working out because it’s not my favorite thing to do,” Decker told Us Weekly. “But man, as soon as it’s over I feel amazing and I’m so glad I did it!”

3. She Drinks Water All Day Long

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“I work out and lift because I want to feel good and have energy. I want to enjoy the foods I love, like pasta and bread and chocolate chip cookies,” the “Flip My Hair” singer told Us Weekly. “I drink water all day long and I try not to eat past 6:30 p.m. I take probiotics and fiber on a daily basis.”

4. She Takes Fiber

“Americans should consume 28 grams of fiber per day if they're following a 2,000 calorie diet, according to the FDA,” says our sister site Eat This, Not That! “Unfortunately, we're getting nowhere close to that amount. A report from the Food and Drug Administration says that the average American woman eats only 15 grams of fiber a day, while the average adult man consumes just under 19 grams per day.” Try navy beans or acorn squash.

5. She Does Pushups and Planks

Decker and husband Eric Decker like to work their core. “This core-strength exercise is called the modified plank,” says the Mayo Clinic.

• “Lie on your stomach. Raise yourself up so that you're resting on your forearms and your knees. Align your head and neck with your back, and place your shoulders directly above your elbows. Tighten your abdominal muscles.
• Create resistance by pressing your elbows and your knees toward one another. Neither should move from their positions on the floor. Hold for three deep breaths.
• Return to the start position and repeat.”

Jessie James Decker is closing out 2021 by sharing some of her favorite year-end photos—and most of them involve the country singer showing off her famously fit figure in a swimsuit! “These are my top 10 most liked photos of 2021 with the one of me and Viv in Santorini being the number 1 most liked photo of the year! What I’m summing up here is y’all liked our trip to Greece, ya like my fitness posts, y’all like the family photos ... I’ll keep that in mind for 2022,” she captioned the gallery. How does the 33-year-old keep herself so fit? Read on to see 5 of Jessie James Decker’s top tips for staying in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. Work Out Hard

Jessie doesn’t mess around in the gym, doing lots of weight training. She recently shared an Instagram video of her routine. Her intense workouts begin with 30 seconds of jump rope, high-knee running, ankle grabs, high kicks, lunges and lateral lunges, spinal rotations, and tension squats. Next up? Overhead squats with resistance bands, medicine ball slams and tosses, medicine ball chest passes, medicine ball sit-up tosses, resistance band pulls, deadlifts, step-down exercises, weighted overhead presses, inverted rows, bent over kettlebell rows, weight plate steering wheel exercises, dumbbell rotations, and box jumps. "I work out 3 to 4 times a week and they pretty much look like this with certain variations whether we're doing more upper body or lower body," she revealed.

2. Try Fasting

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Jessie doesn’t officially call her way of eating intermittent fasting, but she doesn’t eat for long stretches of time. Her eating method is very similar to a 16:8 fasting routine, she told Women’s Health. "I eat what I want to eat within that time frame but don't overdo it," she explained. "The timing really is important to me."

3. Eat Lots of Protein

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Jessie packs a lot of protein into her diet. If she does eat breakfast it will be a bowl of oatmeal or toast and coffee with cream. Post workout, she will sip on a protein shake. "For lunch, I will have 4 to 6 ounces chicken salad or chicken over rice," she revealed on Instagram. "For dinner, I will either have a lean red meat, like flank steak with vegetables, chili from my book, or the same kind of thing—chicken and rice vegetables or my fit-enchiladas from my first book.”

4. Stock Up On Frozen Meals

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Jessie is a fan of frozen TV dinners, only she opts for the healthier versions from Trader Joes. "They are so good if I don't have time to make myself lunch," she told Women’s Health. "I get the Indian curry or butter chicken and rice meals, and they are so delicious and filling. I have stashes of them in the freezer in the garage. I never want to run out."

5. Don’t Skip Workouts

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Jessie doesn’t let anything get in the way of her workouts. “Got in at 1:30 am last night from shooting a music video( deets on that coming soon)! But I wasn’t about to miss my work out! Gotta get it in!!! Here’s some snippets from this morning💪 (also if I’m in charge of the music and Eric doesn’t take over, I play @nickelback to get my hyped,” she captioned a recent post. Even during vacations she manages to get a workout in.