How To Do A Couples' Workout Like Joey Bada$$ And Serayah
The adorable couple doesn’t play around with their fitness regimen. They often encourage each other to stay consistent in the gym. Here’s how to workout like them.
Couple Joey Bada$$ and Serayah McNeill are reminding folks that a couple who prioritizes health together stays together. Serayah posted a video on Instagram of them doing an intense workout with weights on Instagram. The short video was part of a series of images she posted or as social media users say, ‘a dump.’
“Not curated at all… just a life dump 🦋,” the singer wrote in the caption of the images and videos.
Rumors about the couple dating began in 2023 after the actress featured in a steamy music video for Joey’s single, “Show Me.” In spring of 2023, the artist denied dating rumors during a chat with xoNecole and said they were just friends. While that may have been true in that moment, the couple has certainly evolved beyond being platonic friends.
“We got a pretty cool friendship, and I think she’s gorgeous. I think she’s talented,” Joey shared with xoNecole at the time. “I’m single,” he said, but also left the opportunity for a future romance on the table by adding, “Things could happen.”
The couple’s relationship was publicly affirmed on the Empire actress’s 28th birthday. The Raising Kanan actor flew her out and captured a reel of them spending quality time together and exchanging pecks: “happy birthday my love.”
Since that post, the couple have been two peas in a pod, often supporting one another in their growing careers and appearing at events together. Earlier in September, Seryah shouted out her boo, who won the Tres Generaciones Tequila Impact Award at the 2024 Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players Event.
“Congratulations hunny you deserve it! Cheers to the very first of many to come 🥳💕😘 @billboard R&B | Hip Hop Power Players IMPACT AWARD 🥇,” her caption under images front he night read.
Let’s return to their workout. Bench presses and step-up exercises are a huge part of the couple’s regimen. Here are several exercises that stood out during their workouts that you can easily do at home with your partner!
Step-up Exercise With Weights:
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Joey Bada$$ and Serayah were recently captured doing this exercise together. The pair started by keeping their legs apart, holding a weight in each hand. Next, they began stepping up onto the platform. Keep your back straight and your abdominal muscles nice and tight when doing step-ups.
Squats:
Who doesn’t love a good squat? Serayah keeps her buns nice and firm by doing several squats in the gym. To do this exercise, stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes slightly pointed out. This helps drive the knees out instead of caving in. Engage your core muscles and keep your back straight. Bend your knees and hips as if you were about to sit in a chair, lowering your body.
The songstress and actress loves incorporating a reverse crunch into her workout routine. To start, lie on your back with one knee tucked toward your chest and the other extended straight in front of you. Next, switch the position of your feet while you bring your opposite elbow to your front knee.
Human Bench Press:
Joey Bada$$ gets creative in the gym with his girlfriend and has used her as a human benchpress. If you’re not into that, here’s how to do basic ones: Your hands should be slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Next, lower the weight slowly until it touches your chest, keeping your elbows at a 90-degree angle. To begin the press, press the weight back to the starting position, fully extending your arms without locking your elbows.
The greatest of love stories can start as friendships.
When Austyn, a dancer, choreographer, artist and daughter of Grammy-winning gospel artist Tye Tribbett, first laid eyes on Kaleb, a drummer and rapper, it was in 2017. Both parties had participated in a Wednesday night Bible Study at her father’s Live Church in Orlando. Aiming to welcome Kaleb to the group, Austyn approached. “I walked up to him afterward and was surprised and excited that he already knew my name,” she recalls. “From there, everything just felt so natural.”
With their older siblings already close, Austyn and Kaleb began to spend time together often, but only as friends. He became a drummer for Tribbett’s church and his official drummer on tour, of which Austyn was also a part. Despite their connection being “easy and effortless,” according to her, the two didn’t look at one another through a romantic lens out of fear of running a great friendship. That was a surprise to everyone around them who witnessed their chemistry.
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“From the very beginning, everyone around us could see what we couldn’t—they just knew we were meant to be together,” she recalls. “They were patiently waiting for us to stop being so stubborn and take the leap.”
As with most things, sometimes it takes going through valleys, and having the support of someone you care about, for it to become evident that they’re something special. As they leaned on one another to get through life’s challenges, including loss, their bond became stronger. “Once we realized that, we knew we didn’t want to waste any more time,” Austyn says. That realization didn’t come until December of 2023. Still, when it came, it brought with it so much clarity that just nine months after finally beginning an actual relationship, Kaleb decided to propose. Even though he planned something elaborate, he simply asked for her hand during a thought-provoking discussion that came about after a moment with God. Divine timing, if you will.
“I proposed spontaneously because the moment just felt perfect,” Kaleb says. “We were having a deep and meaningful conversation, and I knew it would mean more to her than a grand, public proposal.”
She said yes, of course, and the two began to plan for their big day, which finally came on December 12, 2024.
The couple tied the knot at her father’s lakefront property, in the sprawling backyard. The celebration was an intimate one, with the attendance of close friends and family, including Pastor John Gray and Kirk Franklin, whom Austyn calls “Uncle Kirk.”
With her favorite red roses all over the backyard and the support of their loved ones, the couple took yet another significant leap of love, this time into forever. “I’m excited to see how our love continues to grow with each new milestone,” Austyn says. “This wedding was a beautiful turning point, allowing us to see new sides of each other and deepening our connection.”
Check out all the beauty for yourself in this week’s Bridal Bliss, which includes another sweet Behind Bridal Bliss video in which the couple recounts their love story.
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In Her Element
Austyn finishes up her bridal glam as she prepares for the ceremony.
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Suited and Booted for Love
A dapper Kaleb also puts the finishing touches on his look as he waits to jump the broom.
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In Full Bloom
An image of the decor at the altar that awaited the couple. “Red roses are my favorite flower, and they’re the same flowers Kaleb used when he proposed to me,” Austyn says.
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A Blushing Bride
A mother’s love? It’s the perfect finishing touch. Austyn is pictured with her mom, Shante’.
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A Proud Papa
Austyn’s dad, music legend Tye Tribbett, got emotional as he caught sight of his not-so-little girl, ready to walk down the aisle.
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A Father’s Blessing
The first man she ever loved, leading her to the man she’ll love forever.
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Happy Tears
“Having everyone come together to celebrate the love and commitment Kaleb and I share truly moved me,” Austyn says. “But the moment that will forever be etched in my heart was seeing Kaleb tear up at the altar. That image is something I’ll never forget!”
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Here Comes the Bride
“Seeing my wife walk down the aisle was indescribable,” Kaleb says. “She looked absolutely stunning in that dress—it was perfect for her! I was so excited to see her after being apart all day.” He also counts having his brother and father present, the latter a cancer survivor, as moments he cherishes.
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United as One
In addition to a unity sand ceremony, Austyn and Kaleb lit a candle together to signify the two parties coming together. The candle read, “And the two shall become one,” from Ephesians 5:31.
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How Austyn Knew She’d Found Her Person
I knew Kaleb was my person because this feels safe—it feels like home,” she says. “With him, I can fully be myself and embrace everything I’m meant to be. Being in this space has allowed me to love myself more deeply and, in turn, love the people around me even better.”
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You May Kiss the Bride
And with that, the couple were introduced as husband and wife — the Lucketts.
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How Kaleb Knew He’d Found His Person
“Being with Austyn has transformed me in so many ways—I’ve grown as a man because of her,” he says. “When I leave her presence, I don’t carry guilt or shame like I did in the past. Every moment with her feels right, effortless, and grounded in something real. Unlike past relationships that were rooted in shared pain or trauma, loving her is freeing. It’s pure.”
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A Silent Promise
“Over the course of our friendship, we supported each other through so much—moments of loss, challenges to our faith, and countless ups and downs,” the bride says. “Through it all, one thing became clear: No matter what life threw at us, our love and respect for each other only grew stronger.”
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We Are Family
The couple, with their parents and siblings after the ceremony. Recalling the excitement the family had when they became engaged, Austyn says, “My parents were thrilled to see us take this next step and mature into this decision together. But when we finally set a wedding date and started sharing details, that’s when it really hit them—it became real, and their excitement grew even more! My dad, especially, was overjoyed because Kaleb has been like a son to him since the day they met back in 2018.”
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Together, We Shine
Austyn poses with her tribe, radiant in red, as Mrs. Luckett.
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Special Guests
Some big names were invited to the wedding, including Pastor John Gray and Kirk Franklin. “I’ve known Uncle Kirk since I was a baby, and our families have always been there for each other during special moments,” says Austyn.
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The Table Is Set
With the idea of red roses in mind, the tables were decked out with these floral centerpieces, red plates and napkins, gold flatware and black and gold tablecloths.
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A Cake As Beautiful As the Day
In step with the decor, Austyn and Kaleb’s tiered cake incorporated red roses, as well as gold and black accents.
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The First Dance
The couple take a spin on the dance floor to begin the reception fun.
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Daddy-Daughter Moment
Austyn and her dad (who enjoyed an outfit change that embraced the red, black and gold color scheme), share a hug as they took to the dance floor.
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A Celebratory Speech
Speaking to her bond with Franklin, seen here giving a speech, Austyn says, “During The Reunion Tour in 2023, Uncle Kirk and I grew especially close. In fact, we even went viral together a few times—it was such a memorable experience!”
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What the Future Holds
In addition to seeing the ways in which their connection deepens as husband and wife, Austyn says, “We’re also looking forward to creating and sharing more of our music together, and watching our artistry evolve along with our love.”
