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LeAnn Rimes Does The "Jolene Challenge" on TikTok

Rimes worked out while singing the iconic country song.

Singer LeAnn Rimes is getting in on a new TikTok challenge. Rimes posted her TikTok to her Instagram story, which showed her doing the "Jolene Challenge." The challenge involves the singer doing exercises while singing Dolly Parton's iconic song. Read on to see 5 ways LeAnn Rimes 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 Bathing Suit Photos!

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She Does Push-Ups

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A part of the "Jolene Challenge" involves doing a push-up every time the word "Jolene" is sung in the song. Rimes is seen doing multiple push-ups in her story, most of which are done during the chorus. 

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She Does Planks

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In the story, Rimes is seen holding a plank from her hands for the duration of one verse, and anytime the word "Jolene" is not sung. Planks are a popular way to get exercise, and they are very effective. A Healthine article medically reviewed by Daniel Bubnis, MS, CPT, states, "Planks require your arms, your legs, and all of your abs, making them an all-encompassing workout and a more efficient way to exercise."

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She Jump Ropes

 

Rimes makes sure to workout with her busy schedule, by taking exercise equipment with her. Her go-to? Jumping rope. "I take a jump rope with me everywhere I go, so it's easy to do," she tells UsWeekly

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She Does Bodyweight Exercises

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ANother way Rimes stays active on the road is by doing bodyweight exercises. She tells UsWeekly that she does "bodyweight exercises in my dressing room." Bodyweight exercises are exercises that use someone's weight to resist against gravity. Examples are squats and lunges. 

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She Focuses on Her Lower Body

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Rimes says that she likes to focus on lower-body exercises, specifically those that target one area. "I do like my butt," she tells UsWeekly. "I did something on Instagram called Tight Tush Tuesday and everybody kind of freaked out about it, so it's become a thing. I work pretty hard on my butt."

Anna Bechtel
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