Flatten Your Belly & Get Abs Like Jessica Alba With This Easy Core Workout

Jessica Alba is known for films like Fantastic Four and Sin City. She's also an entrepreneur, a mom of three, and an actress in TV shows like Dark Angel and L.A.'s Finest. While juggling everything, Jessica, 43, still manages to make fitness a priority—and it's clear she targets her core for a decent portion of her exercise regimen. So, how does Jessica Alba maintain her rock-hard abs and flat belly with so much going on in her life?

Based on what Jessica has shared about her workouts, we know she loves cycling, high-intensity workouts, strength training, and switching things up so she doesn't get bored. She also prefers her sweat sessions in a group setting.

"I'm not going to lie. Working out sucks," the actress told Popsugar. "Which is why I love taking classes, because I'm surrounded by other people and that keeps me motivated and accountable. These days, I do power yoga with light weights in a 105 degree room, so it's a mix of hot yoga and strength training. I also spin."

Jessica also does specific exercises to target her abs and achieve the enviable, toned look she often shares with her social media followers.

Celebwell spoke with Ronny Garcia, CPT, from Blink Fitness, who came up with a sample core workout inspired by Jessica Alba. So, grab a friend and let's get sweating!

Total Core Circuit (Repeat 3 Rounds)

Do each exercise for 30 to 45 seconds, rest 15 seconds between exercises, 1 minute between rounds.

1. Plank to Shoulder Taps

According to Garcia, muscles activated with the plank to shoulder tap include the "entire core, especially obliques and deep stabilizers."

Here's how to do it:

1. Start in a high plank position (hands under shoulders, body in a straight line).
2. Keeping your hips as still as possible, lift your right hand to tap your left shoulder.
3. Return it and switch sides.

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2. Dead Bugs

For this move, the lower abs and transverse abdominis are activated.df44d9eab23ea271ddde7545ae2c09ec

Here's how to do it:

1. Lie on your back with arms extended above your shoulders, knees bent at 90 degrees.
2. Slowly lower your right arm and left leg toward the floor while keeping your lower back flat.
3. Return to the starting position and switch sides.

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3. Bicycle Crunches

Bicycle crunches target the obliques and upper abs.

Here's how to do it:

1. Lie on your back with your hands behind your head and legs lifted, knees bent.
2. Bring your right elbow to your left knee as you extend your right leg.
3. Switch sides in a pedaling motion.

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4. Leg Raises

During leg raises, Garcia notes you'll be activating your lower abs.

Here's how to do it:

1. Lie flat with your hands under your glutes for support.
2. Keep your legs straight and raise them up to 90 degrees.
3. Slowly lower them back down without letting them touch the floor.

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5. Russian Twists

Russian twists target the obliques.

Here's how to do it:

1. Sit on the floor, knees bent, feet hovering or resting on the ground.
2. Lean back slightly and clasp your hands together.
3. Twist your torso to tap your hands on the floor beside your hip, then twist to the other side.
4. For added intensity, hold a weight or medicine ball.