Achieve a Toned Core with Kate Hudson's Ab Workout Routine

Transform Your Abs with This Effective Routine

Many are still captivated by Kate Hudson's impressive abs showcased at the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party in her stunning Gucci gown. If you're among them, you're in luck! Megan Roup, the founder of The Sculpt Society and Hudson's personal trainer, has shared the specific ab workout that helped sculpt her core for the red carpet. Roup emphasizes that this routine is one of her preferred deep core circuits, effectively engaging the entire core.

Dumbbell Pulse Scissors: 8 Reps

Begin by supporting your tailbone on a soft surface while holding dumbbells at an angle above your face. Bend your knees and extend one leg while pulling the other knee towards your chest. Maintain a rhythmic motion.

Muscles Targeted: Lower abs, hip flexors, upper abs, shoulders

Weighted Alternating Toe Taps: 8 Reps

In the same position, keep one knee steady while lowering the toes of the opposite leg to touch the mat, keeping the knee bent. As you lower, lift the weights from an angle straight above your chest.

Muscles Targeted: Lower abs, deep core, hip flexors, shoulders

Ball Pass Extensions: 8 Reps

Utilize a small exercise ball that you can comfortably hold. Raise the ball over your head, keeping one leg straight at an angle. Lift your torso to pass the ball from behind the extended leg. You can either keep the other leg grounded or extend it parallel to the mat. Alternate sides.

Muscles Targeted: Full rectus abdominis, obliques, hip flexors

Cross Body Knee Pulls: 8 Reps

Clasp your hands behind your head and lift your torso while holding the exercise ball between your elbow and the opposite knee. Extend the other leg straight out and pull it towards your chest. Alternate sides.

Muscles Targeted: Obliques, upper and lower abs, hip flexors

Cross Body with Slices: 8 Reps

Maintain the same position as the previous exercise, but extend the opposite leg straight while slicing from top to bottom. Alternate sides.

Muscles Targeted: Obliques, deep core, lower abs

Crunch with Ball Rolls: 8 Reps

Support your head and neck with one hand while lifting your upper body. Keep one leg grounded and the other extended straight up. Use the heel of your palm to roll the ball up and down the length of your extended leg, consciously lifting your back off and onto the mat. Alternate sides.

Muscles Targeted: Upper and lower abs, hip flexors, deep core Roup recommends performing this circuit two to three times, emphasizing a slow and controlled pace to maintain a connection with your deep core throughout the exercises. She advises focusing on control, form, and breath rather than speed, suggesting to exhale during the effort and to engage the Transverse Abdominals as if wrapping a corset around your core.