Stripper workouts, or workouts for strippers, should not focus on cultivating aesthetics, but focus on building a foundation for ourselves as strippers. This includes correcting the side effects of chronically wearing high heels, building strength, and increasing mobility. I like to build my workouts with intentional compound exercises to maximize my results and minimize my time spent working out.

I know that aesthetics are an important component of the stripper experience, however, focusing on looks alone is not mentally or emotionally healthy. When we focus on feeling strong and healthy, we radiate that positive energy into the rest of our lives. Many times, a sale is made because of confidence and great energy.

The best stripper workout varies by person, but has all of the components listed above. I personally prefer to do vinyasa yoga, strength training, and sometimes adding in something I don’t do often, just to move in a different way, like taking a lyra class. As long as you are intentional about moving your body, it is possible to balance exercise, work, and life.

Stripper workouts do not have to be long or super high impact in order to create benefits. Compound exercises are the key to hitting target goals without spending forever in the gym. For example, glute bridges build strength in the glutes and core, dynamically stretch the front hip flexors, and provide hip mobility in one direction. Adding weight to a hip thrust will provide the same benefits, and increase resistance on the glutes, building more strength. Planks and variations increase core strength and shoulder stability, which will improve pole work and stage stamina.

Remember, the most important factor in seeing any progress is to correct the side effects of chronically wearing heels. From there, building strength, increasing mobility and flexibility and having more stamina for dances or stage is much easier, and will reduce the probability that we will get injured.

Happy hustling!