{"id":84775,"date":"2026-01-23T13:23:42","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T13:23:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=84775"},"modified":"2026-01-23T15:18:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T15:18:45","slug":"hourglass-body-workout-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/hourglass-body-workout-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"At-Home Weighted Hourglass Body Workout Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/hourglass-body-workout-plan\/#How_Do_You_Get_an_Hourglass_Body\" >How Do You Get an Hourglass Body?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/hourglass-body-workout-plan\/#Can_Working_out_Give_You_an_Hourglass_Shape\" >Can Working out Give You an Hourglass Shape?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/hourglass-body-workout-plan\/#What_Is_the_Best_Hourglass_Body_Workout_Plan\" >What Is the Best Hourglass Body Workout Plan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/hourglass-body-workout-plan\/#How_Long_Does_It_Take_to_See_Hourglass_Body_Workout_Plan_Results\" >How Long Does It Take to See Hourglass Body Workout Plan Results?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/hourglass-body-workout-plan\/#What_Exercises_Should_You_Avoid_for_an_Hourglass_Shape\" >What Exercises Should You Avoid for an Hourglass Shape?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/hourglass-body-workout-plan\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/hourglass-body-workout-plan\/#Do_planks_make_your_waist_smaller_or_bigger\" >Do planks make your waist smaller or bigger?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/hourglass-body-workout-plan\/#Can_you_have_an_hourglass_body_but_not_be_curvy\" >Can you have an hourglass body, but not be curvy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/hourglass-body-workout-plan\/#Can_an_hourglass_have_a_tummy\" >Can an hourglass have a tummy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/hourglass-body-workout-plan\/#Whats_the_best_diet_for_an_hourglass_figure\" >What&#8217;s the best diet for an hourglass figure?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/hourglass-body-workout-plan\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve heard it all before: \u201csnatch your waist in two weeks\u201d, \u201ctone up fast\u201d, \u201chourglass overnight\u201d. Today, though, the real fitness goal is shifting to strength, balance, and confidence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2707&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Hourglass_Body_Workout_Plan\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Frame_1484579791_iteration_1-ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-converter.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An hourglass look typically comes from three things you can influence: stronger glutes for lower-body curves, stronger shoulders\/upper back for balanced proportions, and a stable, trained core that helps your waist look more defined. Your bone structure and natural proportions still matter, but you can absolutely train to bring out your best shape with the right exercises, progressive overload, and consistency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below is a simple, weighted workout plan that prioritizes the glutes, shoulders, upper back, and core, plus guidance on how to progress and what results to expect.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Get_an_Hourglass_Body\"><\/span><b>How Do You Get an Hourglass Body?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can\u2019t change your bone structure, but you can influence how your body looks by building muscle in key areas and reducing body fat over time. For a more hourglass-like silhouette, focus on three training priorities:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hips + Glutes (lower-body curves)<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build glute size and shape with hip-hinge and hip-extension moves (e.g. deadlifts\/RDLs, squats) and add targeted outer-hip work (e.g. clam shells, band walks).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Shoulders + Upper Back (balanced proportions)<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developing shoulders and upper back can create stronger \u201ctop\u201d balance. Prioritize presses and raises (e.g. overhead press, lateral raises) plus upper-back work (e.g. rows, reverse flies).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Core (waist definition and posture)<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can\u2019t spot-reduce fat, but you can train your deep core and improve posture so your midsection looks tighter and more supported. Use planks, anti-rotation work, and controlled core moves.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal isn\u2019t a \u201cperfect\u201d shape, it\u2019s building strength, posture, and definition in the areas that most influence an hourglass-like look &#8211; safely and sustainably.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2707&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Hourglass_Body_Workout_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-70454\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%B0-2-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%B0-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%B0-2-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%B0-2.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%B0-2-1472x920.png 1472w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%B0-2.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Working_out_Give_You_an_Hourglass_Shape\"><\/span><b>Can Working out Give You an Hourglass Shape?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While training won\u2019t change your skeleton, it can change your silhouette. Muscle growth in the glutes and shoulders, combined with core training and overall fat loss (if needed), can create a more defined waist-to-hip\/shoulder contrast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no special secret &#8211; all you need is a combo of hypertrophy training, proper nutrition, and cardio. Incorporating cardio into your weekly fitness routine (such as brisk walking, running, cycling, or swimming) can help you burn more calories and reveal muscle definition (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/what-exercise-burns-the-most-calories\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will perfectly complement your resistance training sessions from this article. For example, use brisk walking as a part of the active recovery day between strength routines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That being said, you shouldn\u2019t neglect your entire body. A balanced hourglass shape workout plan you\u2019ll cover soon can amp up your strength and overall function, while still prioritizing the areas that define an hourglass silhouette.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combining these programs with proper nutrition and recovery results in muscle hypertrophy, or muscle growth. Over time, muscle accumulates in all the right areas to build the silhouette you\u2019re looking for.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Results vary for everybody: some people may see faster changes, while others will need more time to reach their fitness goals. Your starting point and how your body responds to the training play a huge role.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But don\u2019t be discouraged &#8211; building a stronger and healthier body is always the number 1 goal. While you can\u2019t magically sculpt an hourglass overnight, you can shape into a stronger and capable version of yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2707&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Hourglass_Body_Workout_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-77174\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/olesia-pilates-ring-3-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/olesia-pilates-ring-3-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/olesia-pilates-ring-3-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/olesia-pilates-ring-3-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/olesia-pilates-ring-3-1720x1075.png 1720w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/olesia-pilates-ring-3.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Best_Hourglass_Body_Workout_Plan\"><\/span><b>What Is the Best Hourglass Body Workout Plan?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strength training is an effective way for shaping curves in the right places. By working your hips, glutes, and shoulders, you\u2019ll create muscles that naturally shape an hourglass figure. At the same time, keeping your core engaged helps you define your waist, giving you that strong, sculpted midsection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This hourglass workout plan isn\u2019t about the best looks &#8211; it\u2019s about power and confidence in your body. Over time, these and other challenging exercises won\u2019t just tone your body, they\u2019ll transform the way you think about yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need: two to three sets of dumbbells. If you have only one set of dumbbells, that\u2019s all right. Simply adjust the reps accordingly to provide a challenge &#8211; for example, do more repetitions for one exercise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t have dumbbells, you can use household items such as water bottles, soup cans, or milk jugs as weights. However, if you\u2019re planning to work out only from home, it makes great sense to invest in a set of weights that can help you progress and achieve your fitness goals effectively.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Reasons why BetterMe is a safe bet: a wide range of calorie-blasting workouts, finger-licking recipes, 24\/7 support, challenges that\u2019ll keep you on your best game, and that just scratches the surface! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2707&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Hourglass_Body_Workout_Plan\">Start using our app<\/a> and watch the magic happen.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercises you\u2019ll do for this weighted hourglass body workout plan at home include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squats to overhead press &#8211; Build glutes, shoulders, and legs for curves and upper-body balance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deadlifts &#8211; Strengthen your glutes, hamstrings, and lower back to lift and shape your hips.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bent-over row &#8211; Tones your back and shoulders, widening your upper body for a more balanced look.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reverse fly &#8211; Top-notch move to develop shoulders and upper back.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burpees &#8211; Promotes full-body calorie burn to reveal muscle definition.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternating chest press &#8211; Builds chest and shoulders to create upper-body proportion.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wood chop &#8211; Engages your core and obliques to define your waist.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halo &#8211; Strengthens your shoulders and back for better posture and shoulder width.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clam shells &#8211; Target the gluteus medius to widen and shape your outer hips.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do 2 sets, 6 to 10 reps of each move, resting for 1 minute between sets. Feeling strong? Add a third set to push yourself further.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/booty-building-program\/\">A Non-Weighted Booty-Building Program to Blast Your Glutes<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with an active warm-up routine by doing:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Jumping jacks:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Jump with your feet out and your arms overhead for 1 minute.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Arm circles:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Circle your arms forward and backward for 30 seconds.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hip circles: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hands on your hips, rotate your hips in circles for 30 seconds.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Torso twists:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Stand and twist your torso from side to side for 20 seconds.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bodyweight squats:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 10-15 reps.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lunges with a twist:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Step forward into a lunge and twist your torso toward the front leg. Do 5 reps on each side.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stomach-vacuum-exercise\/\"><b>Stomach vacuum exercise<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Stand tall. Exhale and pull your belly button in toward your spine as far as possible. Hold for 10 seconds. Release and repeat.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Squats to Overhead Press<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Directions:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand with your feet slightly wider than hip-width apart, your toes gently turned out. Hold a dumbbell in each hand.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your core engaged, your chest lifted, and your back flat. Shift your weight into your heels, push your hips back, and bend your knees to get into a squat position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press through your heels to stand up, and squeeze your glutes at the top. As you rise, press the dumbbells overhead, straightening your arms. Keep your core tight and hips tucked under to avoid arching your lower back.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly lower the weights back to your shoulders. This counts as one rep.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat for 5-7 controlled reps.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2707&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Hourglass_Body_Workout_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-81771\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/46-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/46-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/46-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/46-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/46-1720x1075.png 1720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Deadlifts<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Directions:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start standing with your feet hip-width apart, your knees slightly bent. Hold a dumbbell in each hand, resting in front of your thighs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your core tight and hinge at your hips, sending your butt back as if closing a car door behind you. Maintain a flat back and proud chest as you glide down your weights toward your shins &#8211; your torso should be almost parallel to the floor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press through your heels to stand up straight. Keep the dumbbells close to your legs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the top, squeeze your glutes and reset. This is one rep.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perform 9-11 reps.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Bent-Over Row<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Directions:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent. Hold a dumbbell in each hand, and hinge forward at the hips about 45 degrees with your back flat and your core engaged.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inhale, then exhale as you pull the dumbbells up toward your chest with your elbows hugged close to your body. Squeeze your shoulder blades for two seconds at the top.\u00a0 Lift only as high as your natural range of motion allows.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inhale as you slowly lower the weights back to the starting position, maintaining control throughout the movement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay in the bent-over position until you complete all repetitions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do 6-9 controlled reps.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2707&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Hourglass_Body_Workout_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-81777\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/8-1024x640.png\" alt=\"pilates legs\" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/8-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/8-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/8-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/8-1720x1075.png 1720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Reverse Flyes<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Directions:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand tall, holding both dumbbells in each hand.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hinge forward at your hips, keeping your back straight and your core tight.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a slight bend in your elbows, lift your arms to the sides until they\u2019re nearly at shoulder height, and squeeze your shoulder blades together.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower slowly and repeat.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Burpees<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burpees are a no-equipment exercise, but they stand out as the most efficient full-body combos of strength and power movements &#8211; a single exercise that works almost every muscle group. It must be in any hourglass body workout plan for females.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Directions:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, your back straight, your chest lifted, and your arms relaxed at your sides.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hinge at your hips, bend your knees, and bring your butt down to lower into a squat. Keep your feet flat on the floor. Place your hands on the floor (palms down) in front of your feet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In one quick motion, kick your legs back into a high plank position, forming a straight line from your shoulders to your toes. Keep your core tight and gaze slightly ahead.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bend your elbows and bring your body toward the floor. Keep your body straight and your core tight.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press back up to a high plank, then jump your feet forward to return to the squat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From there, jump to the ceiling, reaching your arms overhead as you jump.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Land softly with knees slightly bent, returning to the starting position before repeating the sequence.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do 5 to 8 burpees.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: if pushing up on your toes seems too challenging, skip this part and transition from the high plank to squat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe will shake off your mental funk, rid you of your energy-zapping habits, and help you sculpt the body of your dreams. Intrigued? <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2707&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Hourglass_Body_Workout_Plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hurry up and change your life for the better!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Alternating Chest Press<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Directions:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Hold a dumbbell in each hand and bend your elbows to 90 degrees so your weights hover just above the floor.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exhale, pressing one arm toward the ceiling &#8211; maintain your core engaged the entire time.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly bend your elbow to lower the weight back down with control.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat on the opposite side. This is one rep.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep alternating arms for 6 to 8 reps on each side.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Wood Chop<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Directions:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand with your feet slightly wider than hip-width apart and your core engaged, holding a dumbbell near your left thigh.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raise the weight diagonally across your body with both hands toward the upper right corner of your reach. Allow your torso and toes to rotate naturally to the right as you twist.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now chop the weight down to the left as a wood chopper, bringing your dumbbell across your body toward your left ankle, allowing your torso and toes to rotate naturally.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on keeping your lower body stable. This is one rep.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do 6-9 reps on one side, then switch sides.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Halo<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Directions:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by standing with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell at your chest with both hands, gripping it on either end.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift the dumbbell to eye level and slowly circle it around your head in a counterclockwise motion. Return to the starting position, then repeat the movement in the opposite direction. This is one rep.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue alternating directions for 10-11 reps. As you circle your weight around your head, maintain a tight core, and keep your elbows close to your body to engage triceps.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2707&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Hourglass_Body_Workout_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-81769\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/40-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/40-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/40-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/40-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/40-1720x1075.png 1720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Clam Shells<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Directions:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lie on your side with your knees bent and your feet together.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your hips stacked and your core tight.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift your top knee (like opening a clam), pause for a second, and lower slowly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add a resistance band above your knees for extra glute engagement.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Progressive overload (increasing stress on your muscles so they keep adapting and grow stronger) increases your chances of attaining a desirable body shape. You can induce progressive overload by:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increasing the weight you lift<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increasing the number of reps and sets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reducing rest time between sets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changing your exercise to a more challenging version<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/store.betterme.world\/products\/essential-kit?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Hourglass_Body_Workout_Plan\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-converter.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do a short cool-down routine after the workout to stretch muscles and increase flexibility:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Standing forward fold<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Hinge at the hips and reach toward your toes. Hold for 30 seconds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cat-cow stretch<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Get on all fours, arch and round your spine &#8211; 1 minute.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Child\u2019s pose<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Sit back on your heels and stretch your arms forward for 60 seconds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hip flexor stretch<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Step one foot forward into a lunge and push your hips down. Do 30 seconds per side.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Seated hamstring stretch<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Sit, extend one leg, and reach toward your toes. Do 30 seconds per leg.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Shoulder stretch<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Pull one arm across your chest &#8211; hold for 15 seconds per side.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Torso side stretch<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Reach one arm overhead and lean to the opposite side. Do 20 seconds on each side.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">If you&#8217;re curious about<a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/deep-core-exercises-for-smaller-waist\/\"> deep core exercises for a smaller waist<\/a>, check out our earlier article.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Does_It_Take_to_See_Hourglass_Body_Workout_Plan_Results\"><\/span><b>How Long Does It Take to See Hourglass Body Workout Plan Results?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seeing results from the hourglass body workout plan for beginners takes time, consistency, and patience. Your natural body shape is already determined by your genetics, so no workout will change your figure overnight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What you can do is tone your muscles, sculpt your glutes and shoulders, and strengthen your core to improve your natural curves. Beginners who stick to training 3-4 times weekly start noticing small changes in their endurance, strength, and muscle tone in 4-6 weeks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your waist might get slightly tighter, and your posture might be better &#8211; this will add to a more balanced silhouette. For more noticeable muscle definition and fitness improvements, expect 8-13 weeks of consistent effort.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pair your workouts with a balanced diet, good sleep, and active movements during rest days, which will accelerate your results.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note two things:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re aiming to build muscle, you\u2019ll want a slight calorie surplus &#8211; consume more calories than you burn, so your body has extra energy to build new muscle. Protein is key. Aim for around 1.2-2.0 g of protein per kilogram of your body weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/11\/6\/1289\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Pair this protein-rich diet with strength training. Eating enough protein after resistance training helps you maintain muscle and promote muscle growth and repair.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re aiming to lose weight, you need a calorie deficit &#8211; consume fewer calories than you burn. This helps reduce overall fat to reveal muscle shapes. However, you still need enough protein and resistance training to retain muscle. On average, a person who is aiming to shed pounds needs to cut 500 calories from their daily calorie intake (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8017325\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2707&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Hourglass_Body_Workout_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-81773\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/13-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/13-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/13-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/13-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/13-1720x1075.png 1720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure your diet includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy fats (avocado, nuts, olive oil)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lean protein (chicken, tofu, fish)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegetables<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruits<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole grains<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding these foods to your diet will fuel your body, giving it more energy for your daily activities and workouts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, it\u2019s not about chasing unrealistic shapes. The real victory is feeling stronger and confident in your body, taking on new challenges, and celebrating progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Exercises_Should_You_Avoid_for_an_Hourglass_Shape\"><\/span><b>What Exercises Should You Avoid for an Hourglass Shape?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some exercises can subtly work against your hourglass figure if you overdo them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heavy shoulder presses or wide bar pull-ups can make your upper body look slightly broader<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shoulder shrugs can bulk up the traps, creating a boxier shoulder line instead of sculpted definition<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weighted low-back extensions can also overdevelop the lower back muscles, which can make your torso look less curvy\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weighted side bends, which directly target the obliques, can actually thicken your waist if done excessively<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, what should you do instead? Focus on balanced whole-body strength training that tones your glutes, core, and shoulders without adding unnecessary bulk in one area. Doing this will help you preserve your natural hourglass curves while increasing your strength, definition, and confidence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2707&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Hourglass_Body_Workout_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-81784\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/47-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/47-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/47-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/47-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/47-1720x1075.png 1720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_planks_make_your_waist_smaller_or_bigger\"><\/span><strong>Do planks make your waist smaller or bigger?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plank exercise will tone and strengthen your core, leading to changes in your body composition (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11235748\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-planks-good-for-abs\/\">Planks<\/a> improve posture, stability, and make your midsection tighter, but this move won\u2019t change your natural waist size as your bone structure ultimately determines your waist width.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_have_an_hourglass_body_but_not_be_curvy\"><\/span><strong>Can you have an hourglass body, but not be curvy?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can have an hourglass shape without being curvy. An hourglass figure refers to shoulders and hips of the same width, with a narrower waist in between, which is determined by your bone structure. You don\u2019t need to have big curves to have this shape &#8211; it\u2019s about proportions, not size.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_an_hourglass_have_a_tummy\"><\/span><strong>Can an hourglass have a tummy?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Absolutely. Having an hourglass shape doesn\u2019t mean that your tummy should necessarily be flat. An hourglass figure refers to the proportions of your waist, shoulders, and hips, not how toned your tummy is. It\u2019s completely normal to have a soft or rounded midsection if you have an hourglass shape.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_best_diet_for_an_hourglass_figure\"><\/span><strong>What&#8217;s the best diet for an hourglass figure?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/hourglass-figure\/\">hourglass figure diet<\/a> because your body shape is determined by genetics, not the food you eat. However, a nutritious diet will support muscle tone and overall health to bring out your curves. Fill your plate with healthy fats, lean protein, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to stay energetic for your hourglass training.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2707&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Hourglass_Body_Workout_Plan\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Frame_1484579791_iteration_1-ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-converter.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide has unlocked the at-home weighted hourglass body workout plan. These weighted exercises aim to strengthen your entire body, tone muscles, and improve your overall well-being.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, exercises cannot change your natural figure, as you were born with a certain body shape. The hourglass figure is just one of the other normal variations, and it\u2019s okay if you don\u2019t have it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What truly matters is your habits: consistent workouts, active rest days, proper sleep, and a nutrient-rich diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve heard it all before: \u201csnatch your waist in two weeks\u201d, \u201ctone up fast\u201d, \u201chourglass overnight\u201d. 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