Lucy Hale shows a bit of toned midriff in crop top and legging during a hike in LA

Lucy Hale shows a bit of toned midriff in crop top and leggings as she steps up her strength training by wearing ankle weights during a hike in LA

Lucy Hale appears to be stepping up her exercise routine and strength training.

The Pretty Little Liars alum, 31, headed out on her near-daily hike with weights firmly fastened around her ankles through the hills of Studio City in Los Angeles on Monday.

With the sun glaring down on yet another warm summer day, the Tennessee native showed off her petite figure in a grey and charcoal-black leggings and a matching grey crop top. 

Working it: Lucy Hale, 31, headed out on her near-daily hike in the Studio City neighborhood of Los Angeles on Monday

The crop top gave a hint of her toned midriff as she briskly walked along the winding trails, despite having the added weight on each of her legs. 

To help block out any harmful rays from the sun, Hale wore a black baseball cap over her dark tresses and stylish sunglasses.   

She also carried a container of water and had a black pack over her right shoulder that presumably held her phone any any other essentials.  

Sporty: The Pretty Little Liars alum showed off her petite 5ft 2in figure in a grey and charcoal-black leggings and a matching grey crop top

Sporty: The Pretty Little Liars alum showed off her petite 5ft 2in figure in a grey and charcoal-black leggings and a matching grey crop top

Prepared: Hale also wore a baseball cap and sunglasses to help block out any harmful sun rays

Prepared: Hale also carried a black pack over her right shoulder that presumably carried her phone and any other essentials

Stepping it up: The Tennessee native wore ankle weights as part of her recent emphasis on strength training

COVID-19 crisis: Hale opted to not wear a protective mask during her hike, but as soon as she reached a parking lot where people were congregating she quickly put one on

COVID-19 crisis: Hale opted to not wear a protective mask during her hike, but as soon as she reached a parking lot where people were congregating she quickly put one on

During her solo hike, Hale opted to not wear a protective mask, but as soon as she reached a parking lot where people were congregating she quickly put one on. 

Earlier in the day, The Memphis-born star took to Instagram and shared a photo of herself with her mother with the headline: ‘Happy birthday to this angel. I love you momma!!!!!’

In recent days, Hale has been working out with celebrity trainer Adam Nicklas, which has included using weights and resistance bands. 

Hale has had more time on her hands now that her Riverdale spinoff, Katy Keene, has been canceled by The CW after just one season. She has been very open about her disappointment over the musical comedy drama series ending ‘prematurely’ and how she wanted it to go on for many more seasons. 

Strength training: The actress has been working with weights and resistance bands

Four-legged partner: Hale brings her beloved dog Elvis on her hike on some days

Strength training: In recent days, Hale has been working out with celebrity trainer Adam Nicklas

Still stings: Hale has been open about her disappointment over the recent cancelation of her series Katy Keene after just one season

Still stings: Hale has been open about her disappointment over the recent cancelation of her series Katy Keene after just one season

Most recently Hale starred in the romantic comedy film, A Nice Girl Like You, that was released via video on demand July 17.

Just this past week her historical drama film, Son Of The South, made its world premiere at the American Black Film Festival.

She also stars in the upcoming dark comedy film, Big Gold Brick, alongside Emory Cohen, Andy Garcia, Megan Fox, Oscar Isaac, Shiloh Fernandez and Frederick Schmidt. So far there’s no official word on when it will be released.  

Safety first: Hale wore a protective mask whenever she was in the vicinity of others

Safety first: Hale wore a protective mask whenever she was in the vicinity of others

New project: Just this past week her historical drama film, Son Of The South, made its world premiere at the American Black Film Festival

New project: Just this past week her historical drama film, Son Of The South, made its world premiere at the American Black Film Festival

Earlier in the day, Hale took to Instagram to wish her mother happy birthday

Earlier in the day, Hale took to Instagram to wish her mother happy birthday