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To get closer to hourglass figure you need to focus on building these muscles
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Glute Focused Training Exercises Hip Thrusts, Glute Bridges, Bulgarian Split Squats, Cable Kickbacks
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Leg Training Exercises Romanian Deadlifts, Lunges (forward/reverse/walking), Step ups, Goblet Squats
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Shoulder Training Exercises Dumbbell Lateral Raises, Upright Rows (moderate weight), Face Pulls, Overhead Dumbbell Press
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Core Training Exercises Planks, Dead Bugs, Bird Dogs, Hollow Body Holds
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Arm Training (Light to Moderate Weights) Exercises Dumbbell Bicep Curls, Tricep Kickbacks, Overhead Tricep Extensions, Cable Rope Pushdowns
Now, you know what exercises you need, but how much exercise you need to do for them to grow? There are some training variables like 10-20 weekly sets per muscle group per week prescribed by Hypertrophy research and some other stuff, which you can find here
Now, what's left is diet part. You did not mention your bodyweight and height, so i do not know how fat you are.
If you are normal weight but still have some fat deposits, you need to lower them, otherwise the muscles you built will not be visible
Recomp untill you get can see your abs then you can switch over to lean bulk.
Body recomposition is the process of simultaneously building muscle and losing fat. Unlike bulking (gaining weight) or cutting (losing weight), recomposition improves your ratio of lean mass to fat mass, often without a big change in body weight.
Here's recomp guide
This guide will take you through the essentials of nutrition and fitness, all for free You'll learn how to calculate your TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure), determine the right macro split for protein, fats, and carbs, and track your calories using tools like Cronometer and a food scale. Plus, it includes personalized progress tracking, tailored deficit/surplus recommendations based on your body stats and goals, along with a customized workout and cardio plan.