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Nowadays, experts all agree that bodyweight exercises are more effective at burning body fat compared to cardio. Jenna Willis, a renowned fitness trainer and health expert, is known for creating strength training routines for top clients like Camila Cabello and Lala Kent. She emphasizes the importance of transforming ab workouts into full-body movements as they deliver superior results than spending hours on a treadmill. By engaging multiple muscle groups such as the legs, arms, glutes, and back, you not only work on your core but also elevate your heart rate and burn calories effectively. This approach results in both strength building and calorie burning, making it a smarter and more efficient way to workout for those seeking tangible results rather than just a mundane cardio session, as highlighted in an interview with Eat This, Not That!
Plank Jack to Shoulder Tap
One of the recommended core-focused exercises by Jenna Willis is Plank Jack to Shoulder Tap. To perform this, she advises starting in a high plank position, then executing a jumping movement with your feet while tapping opposite shoulders without moving your hips.
Squat Knee Drive Twist
Another exercise she suggests is the Squat Knee Drive Twist. In this exercise, you begin with a bodyweight squat and then drive one knee up across your body while simultaneously twisting towards it. To intensify the workout, alternate between sides.
Side Plank Reach Through
She recommends the third exercise: Side Plank Reach Through. “In a side plank, reach your top arm under your torso in a twisting motion, then open back up. Keep your hips lifted to fire up your obliques,” she says.
Reverse Lunge High Knee Drive Pulldown
Next up on Willis’s list? Reverse Lunge High Knee Drive Pulldown. “Step back into a reverse lunge, then explode upwards, driving your knee high while pulling your arms down like a lat pulldown,” she says.
Beast Hold Kick Through
Beast Hold Kick Through is the fifth ab exercise. “From a beast hold (knees hovering off the floor), rotate and kick one leg through while opening up the chest. Alternate sides,” she says.
Forearm Plank (or Assisted) Spider Woman
And last but not least? Forearm Plank (or Assisted) Spider Woman. “In a forearm plank, bring one knee out to the side toward your elbow, like a Spider Woman crawl. Alternate sides and keep hips low,” she suggests.
