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Celebrity fitness trainer Jenna Willis reveals insider information that challenges the traditional belief that crunches and situps are the key to a flat stomach. Instead, she focuses on strength training routines for her high-profile clients like Camila Cabello and Lala Kent. By using a resistance band, Jenna designs core exercises that not only target the abs but also engage the entire body simultaneously. These moves are aimed at tightening the waist and enhancing overall body strength, offering a refreshing alternative to mundane ab workouts.
Banded Bear Crawl
“Place a mini band around your wrists or ankles (or both, if you really want to torch your core.) In a beast hold position (knees hover above the ground), crawl forward and backward slowly—opposite hand and foot move together. Core stays tight, hips stay low, and tension stays on the band the whole time,” Willis says.
Lateral Step to Banded Knee Drive
“With a mini band around your thighs, step laterally to one side,” she instructs. “Then drive the opposite knee up with control.”
Banded Dead Bug Pull-Aparts
“Lie on your back holding a resistance band with arms extended overhead. As one leg lowers, pull the band apart and keep the other leg still. Switch sides,” she says.
Side Plank Starfish
“From a side plank, lift your top leg and arm into a starfish position. Hold or pulse,” Willis suggests.
Forearm Plank Band Passes
“In a forearm plank, slide a mini band across the floor underneath you, from hand to hand. Keep your hips square and your core tight. Alternate the pulls,” Willis says.
Glute Bridge to Band Pull-Down
“Lie on your back with the resistance band in your hands above your chest. As you lift into a glute bridge, pull the band down toward your chest. Squeeze your glutes and engage your lats and core,” says Willis.
Banded Pallof Press
“Stand tall with a band anchored to one side. A door handle works great,” she says. “Press straight out from your chest and hold—don’t let your torso twist. Core on, glutes tight, and posture tall.”
Hollow Body Rock with Punches
“In a hollow hold (back flat, legs and shoulders off the floor), add a gentle rocking motion while alternating punches toward your feet at the top of your rock,” Willis instructs.
