Cameron Diaz Bad Teacher Workout

Cameron Diaz Bad Teacher Workout

The Internet is abuzz with how hot 37 year old Cameron Diaz is looking in pics from her upcoming movie – “Bad Teacher.” Already details of Cameron’s workout are being leaked as many of you may have noticed. I think this would be a good time to talk about how body type affects the kind of workout you do. If you want to know more about how Cameron Diaz works out – then keep reading!

Bad Teacher Trailer

“Bad Teacher” is a comedy centered around a foul-mouthed, junior high teacher who, after being dumped by her sugar daddy, begins to woo a colleague — a move that pits her against a well-loved teacher.

Cameron is about 5ft 9in tall and an estimated 120lbs. Lets put that right out there from the beginning. Cameron is tall and lean. Cameron’s body type is athletic (not that different than Blake Lively) – flat tummy, not really a super defined waist, and no butt (I don’t mean this critically, its just a fact.) Cameron’s leg length is definitely long – look at the length of her legs (legs to waist) relative to torso length (beck to waist)- and the lack of a butt actually makes her legs appear even longer. The shirt and shorts she are wearing also work to give the illusion that her waist is small and her chest/hips are larger than they are. Don’t believe me? Give that outfit a try at home and see what you think.

The fact that Cameron is tall, thin, and has a naturally flat butt body shape means that a LOT of what makes her look fantastic is her natural height, body shape, and the fact that she has low body fat levels. However, that doesn’t mean Cameron’s body is 100% perfect and she doesn’t have areas she wants to work on. Not at all. Remember, since Cameron looks so tall and lean – she is going to want to add curves to her body – specifically her butt. This is going to affect the kind of strength training she does.

Cameron’s trainer Teddy Bass says that Cameron has a great work ethic and like do a lot of weights – specifically squats and lunges (reverse, curtsey, step ups, side lunges) while holding 10-20lbs weights – as well as cardio and pilates (on a Reformer machine, not just mat – this increases the challenge, resistance, and intensity considerably.)

How to Workout Like Cameron Diaz

First of all, shedding fat is critical. Other than her height, half the reason Cameron looks so lean is due to the fact that her body fat levels are really low and her muscles are toned. This is where you want to focus on doing cardio weight circuits and quality fat burning exercises (check out earlier post in Blake Lively for videos. I also really like Visual Impact for Women.) Keep in mind the reason you are doing this is to eliminate squish and jiggle, not to turn your body type into something its not. A curvy lean body can look just as hot as a lean athletic body, just the focus turns to how great the contrast between a tiny waist and a great butt is rather than leg length.

Depending on your body type you either want to build up a butt, if you don’t have one (squats of all kinds are the best for this – go heavier than you normally would for your usual 10-12 rep range, and aim to keep things around 5-8 reps) or you want to lift, shape, and trim the one you have (lunges of all kinds, and deadlifts are great.) In example above, Cameron uses 10-20lbs weights – but keep in mind she’s kept her body at a level that’s pretty good all year round and this workout is her BIG PUSH to take it to another level. This means a total beginner with a flat butt may need to lift heavier to build a base. Just keep this in mind.

Hi Butt, Meet Your New Friend Squats

Video via Holly Rigsby at Fit Yummy Mummy…

Squats are the secret to building up a butt if you do not have one. Doing a squat is as simple as standing up straight with your feet hip width apart and then sitting back like you were going to sit into a chair. Ideally you will be able to go down until your legs are at 90 degrees. Then straighten back up. Don’t worry if this sounds complicated – there are videos down below to show you exactly what to do.

There are many different types of squats you can do – step ups are perfect for beginners (add 5lbs weights in either hand as you get stronger) as all you need is a dining room chair to get started. The higher the chair and the heavier the weight – the greater the workout.

More advanced beginners would do well doing barbell or dumbbell squats.

Women with advanced fitness levels would do really well practicing single leg or pistol squats as well as jump squats.

Want to Lift That Butt? Then Meet Your New Friends Lunges and Deadlifts

Lunges are the key to building a high, firm, lifted butt – and toning the thighs without adding bulk. If you need to build a butt, focus on your squats first but still remember to do lunges!! If you do not need to build a butt, focus on lunges first, squats second as you do not really need to build anything up.

Doing a lunge is as simple as stepping forward with one leg while sinking down to 90 degrees. Don’t worry if this sounds complicated – there are videos down below to show you exactly what to do.

Reverse and side lunges (try adding a Valslide to add additional difficulty) are ideal for beginners. As you become more advanced you can add weights (such as 5lbs dumbbells in each hand) or progress on to exercises like jump lunges (tricky!)

Deadlifts are also great for lifting and sculpting without adding bulk. Deadlifts sound intimidating but they are actually as simple as picking something heavy off the ground.

Thanks for stopping by! You might also enjoy our post on Blake Lively’s workout as well as the Sucker Punch workout. Don’t forget to check out Visual Impact and Fit Yummy Mummy on your way out!