“This is one of my go-to deep core circuits when I want something that’s effective and actually connects into your entire core,” she writes in the caption. “We kept the focus on control, form and breath over speed. That’s where the real work happens.”
With one Pilates ball and two light hand weights (2 to 3 pounds), Roup suggests running through this circuit two to three times, “moving slowly and staying connected to your deep core the entire time.” She also advises you exhale on the effort, wrap your transverse abdominals like a corset (knitting through the center and zipping up) and move with control as opposed to momentum.
Kate Hudson's Oscar-Worthy Ab Workout
- Double Pulse Scissor (8 reps)
- Alternating Toe Taps (8 reps)
- Ball Pass Extension (8 reps)
- Cross Body Crunch with Knee Pull (8 reps)
- Cross Body Crunch with Slice (8 reps)
- Cross Body Crunch with Ball Roll (8 reps)
Though I can’t guarantee you’ll get Hudson-level abs after completing this circuit, I can confirm you’ll tap into your core like never before. As a fan of Roup’s fitness app, The Sculpt Society, I’m well versed in her low-impact, high-intensity methodology that focuses on sculpting and strengthening through micro movements and light resistance, with a 360-degree approach to core strength and functional fitness. Her six-week postpartum pelvic floor and core recovery program was a game-changer for me after becoming a mom, helping me rebuild my core strength through targeted movement and breathwork.
For Hudson, the proof is in the pudding—and thanks to her trainer, the secret to her svelte center is officially out.
