‘Sweet Potato Yams’: Draya Michele Shows Off Her Glutes In Exercise Video, Fans Go Crazy

Draya Michele is rocking her best body yet. The former “Basketball Wives” cast member flaunted her curvy figure in two workout videos that she posted to Instagram on Wednesday, July 8.

Draya left little to the imagination in her black Nike sports bra that highlighted her cleavage and tight leggings that showcased her plump derriere. She tied her exercise ensemble together with ankle socks and Nike tennis shoes, which led one person to believe that “Nike never looked so good šŸ˜.”

Draya Michele working out with a medicine ball. @drayamichele/Instagram

The 35-year-old reality star was recorded on a sidewalk outside of a gym. Draya opted for a natural look, going makeup-free and wearing her passion twist in a low ponytail. Throughout the video, Draya threw a black medicine ball toward the ground and squatted to pick the exercise equipment back up. The camera panned around her body and captured all of her angles while she was performing the high-intensity exercise.

The Mint Swimwear founder received numerous compliments about her cakes. One fan gushed underneath the video, “Sweet potato yams šŸ˜,” while another person commented: “It’s the stance for me 🤤.” Someone else admitted that Draya inspired them to get rid of their snacks, writing, “Puts ice cream back in freezer.” Somebody agreed and said: “Well I was good until I saw this 😫 #bodygoals.”

Draya Michele showing off her curves in a blue bikini. (Photo: @drayamichele/Instagram)

Draya works out frequently, but she explained in a 2019 interview with BET that her jaw-dropping figure derives from her strict eating habits. ā€œI am six months pescatarian. I’ve tried to limit my chicken and red meat consumption a lot. I try to drink a lot of water. I try to work out. My downfalls are sweets. I really love sweets. And alcohol goes with partying. If I’m going to drink, I try to diet. If I’m not going to diet, I try to skip dessert,ā€ she said.

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