Fitness expert Kaila Wenn has revealed her secret to achieving faster core results by ditching traditional ab exercises in favour of weighted movements. The trainer recently demonstrated a powerful exercise sequence that transformed her midsection, sharing a clever technique to maximise effectiveness.Her approach requires using dumbbells in core training, moving away from conventional crunches towards more challenging weighted exercises. The method has proven so effective that Kaila now advocates for this style of training as the key to sculpting a stronger, more defined core.She’s developed a six-exercise routine that targets deep core muscles while maintaining constant engagement throughout each movement.”If you want a sculpted core, stop doing crunches and grab some weights,” Wenn advised. “I saw the most results in my abs when I started adding weights to my deep core exercises.”This approach helps Kaila maintain core engagement throughout her entire day. She explained that she’s “practically doing ab exercises all day long” by constantly bracing her midsection.The technique involves drawing the navel towards the spine, creating tension as though preparing for impact, with Kaila noting: “It’s hard to get right, but once you get the feeling, you get the feeling.”Kaila saw better results when she incorporated weights into her core training | TIKTOK This constant bracing, combined with weighted movements, forms the foundation of her transformative core training method.Squat front raise shoulder press: 3 x 10This movement starts with dumbbells held at shoulder level, then combines a squat with an overhead press as you return to standing.Wood chop knee tuck: 3 x 10This rotational movement involves swinging a weight diagonally from high to low while bringing the opposite knee up to meet the chest.Standing dumbbell marches: 3 x 10For this movement, you’ll hold weights either by your sides or overhead as you alternate lifting each knee upward, maintaining core stability throughout.Dumbbell knee tucks: 3 x 10This exercise requires you to stand and lean forward while holding a weight, then lift your knees towards your chest while squeezing your abdominal muscles.The exercises helped Kaila sculpt a stronger, more defined core | INSTAGRAM / @KAILAWENNHigh knees: 3 x 10High knees follow, bringing a cardio element to the routine. You’ll perform three sets of ten, jogging on the spot while driving each knee up towards chest height or beyond.Dumbbell around the world: 3 x 10Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding dumbbells at your sides with palms facing inward.Lift the weights forward and continue moving them in a complete circular motion, keeping your core engaged throughout.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter