For someone as influential as Kim Kardashian, there’s hardly any downtime between breaking the internet and running several businesses. But even with a nonstop schedule, she still makes time to work on her killer bod. Kardashian doesn’t negotiate when it comes to her workout routine, and according to her trainer, Senada Greca, MBA, founder of WeRise and a NikeSkims athlete, that commitment is exactly what drives her results.
“My philosophy is simple: It’s building strength that lasts,” she tells SELF. “Aesthetics are a by-product. The real goal is longevity, resilience, and the confidence that comes from strength training.” It’s a mindset she’s developed over years of training—after cycling through high-volume cardio and endurance work herself. “Nothing has given me that confidence, that resilience, and that self-belief that strength training has,” she says.
She applies that same philosophy as a celebrity trainer. “I work with high-profile clients like Kim, and the method doesn’t really change,” Greca says. At the core: helping clients see their bodies as something worth investing in for the long haul. Greca believes your body is your home—so it has to be treated with respect and care.
trength training, she adds, isn’t just about getting stronger in the moment—it’s about protecting your future health. It plays a key role in preventing conditions like bone-density loss and muscle loss while also supporting everything from metabolic health to cardiovascular fitness. “I want to live in this home as best as I can,” Greca says. “So that down the road, we can still do the things that we enjoy.”
Her method starts simple: Master how to move well, then gradually add load. “It’s about moving with mindfulness, learning proper form and breathing patterns, and then progressively getting stronger in a way that’s safe,” she says. But that doesn’t mean workouts have to feel rigid—or boring. In fact, Greca intentionally builds in variety and enjoyment for Kardashian. “It should feel like playtime,” she says. “We’ve built this mindset that working out is something we have to do, instead of something we get to do.”
That balance of structure and flexibility is especially key when training someone like Kardashian. “She’s very busy—but she prioritizes working out. It’s in her schedule. She shows up. There’s no negotiation,” Greca says.
what does that actually look like in practice? For Kardashian, workouts are typically split between lower-body strength days—focusing on legs and glutes—and upper-body and core sessions, with the occasional full-body circuit mixed in.
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Kim Kardashian’s favorite strength moves
What you need: To do these moves you’ll need a heavy pair of dumbbells, a resistance band, and access to a pull-up bar.
Dumbbell Romanian Deadlifts
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“This foundational hinge movement strengthens the glutes and hamstrings while reinforcing proper lifting mechanics, helping build total-body strength and stability through a controlled range of motion,” Greca says.
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand in front of your thighs, palms facing your body.
- Engage your core, keep your chest lifted, and maintain a gentle bend in your knees.
- Hinge at your hips, pushing them back as you lower the dumbbells down along your legs.
- Keep your back flat and the weights close to your body as your torso leans forward.
- Lower until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings (typically around mid-shin).
- Press through your heels and squeeze your glutes to stand back up, returning to the starting position.
Assisted Pull-ups
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“This upper-body staple strengthens the back and arms while improving grip and overall body control, teaching you to lift and stabilize your own bodyweight,” Greca says.
- Loop a resistance band securely around the pull-up bar and place one foot (or knee) into the band for support.
- Grab the bar with an overhand grip with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Engage your core and roll your shoulders down and back to the starting position.
- Pull your body up toward the bar, leading with your chest and pulling your elbows straight down toward your sides.
- Continue until your chin clears the bar.
- Slowly lower back down with control until your arms are fully extended.
Weighted Hollow Body Crunches
“This exercise strengthens the deep abdominal muscles by maintaining tension through a hollow position, while the added weight increases intensity and control throughout the movement,” Greca says.
- Lie on your back holding a dumbbell with both hands and arms extended overhead.
- Press your lower back firmly into the floor and engage your core.
- Lift your shoulders and legs slightly off the ground to form a hollow body position.
- Bring the weight forward as you crunch your upper body up, keeping your lower back pressed down.
- Pause briefly at the top, maintaining tension through your core and legs extended.
- Slowly lower back to the starting hollow position with control.
Suitcase Carry Marches
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“This unilateral core exercise builds stability; the marching pattern challenges balance and also improves grip strength,” Greca says.
- Stand tall holding a dumbbell in each hand at your side (like a suitcase).
- Engage your core and keep your shoulders level and spine neutral—avoid leaning toward or away from the weight.
- Lift one knee up to hip height, maintaining balance and an upright posture.
- Lower your foot back down with control.
- Alternate legs, marching in place while keeping your core tight.
Bulgarian Split Squats
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“This single-leg movement builds strength, balance, and stability, isolating each leg while challenging coordination and control through a deep range of motion,” Greca says.
- Stand a couple of feet in front of a bench or elevated surface, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
- Place one foot behind you on the bench with the top of the foot resting on the surface.
- Engage your core and keep your chest lifted.
- Lower your back knee toward the floor by bending your front knee, keeping your front knee aligned over your ankle.
- Pause briefly at the bottom, feeling a stretch in your front thigh and glutes.
- Press through your front heel to return to the starting position.
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