- David Higgins, a personal trainer, was responsible for getting the cast of the “Barbie” movie in shape.
- Under Higgins’ guidance, Ryan Gosling and the other actors, who played Kens in the movie, did pilates and weightlifting to improve their fitness.
- A nine-minute core workout was used to strengthen the actors’ abs.
Ryan Gosling and the other actors playing Kens in the “Barbie” movie strengthened their abdominal muscles by following a nine-minute core workout routine.
The cast’s trainer, David Higgins, who has been working with the movie’s producer and star, Margot Robbie, for several years, revealed in an interview with GQ that he helped the actors achieve their desired physique through comprehensive full-body workouts that included weightlifting and pilates.
In addition to the core workout, the actors also engaged in push-ups, pull-ups, and planks, which allowed them to tap into their competitive nature.
For cardio, the Kens, including Simu Liu and Ncuti Gatwa, dedicated two hours each day to dance training to prepare for the movie’s musical numbers. They also played basketball and ping-pong to foster team spirit while improving their fitness.
“Everyone enjoyed the training sessions,” Higgins said. “No one was unhappy. Our focus was not just on preparing for a single shirtless scene but on overall fitness and well-being, although the actors gave their all during the process.”
Although there was no specific diet plan, Higgins advised the actors to avoid processed foods (“nothing that comes wrapped in plastic”) and practice intermittent fasting based on their schedules to maintain energy levels. Carbohydrates were not restricted as they were necessary for the actors’ energy requirements.
The 9-minute Core Workout Routine for Sculpted Abs
Perform each exercise for one minute without taking breaks in between.
1. Roll back
Sit on a mat with your knees bent and pulled close to your chest while keeping your hands on your shins. Roll back until your upper back touches the floor, then return to the starting position and repeat.
2 and 3. Leg lift
Lie on a mat with your legs straight and your left leg crossed over your right. Lift both legs as high as you can while keeping them straight. Slowly twist to the left, then to the right, before lowering them to the ground with control. Repeat for a minute and then switch to the right leg on top.
4. Two step crunch
Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Press your lower back into the ground, engage your core, and lift your upper body off the ground in a crunch motion. Pause halfway up and at the top before lowering back down and repeating.
5 and 6. Crossbody crunch
Perform the same crunch movement as described above, but with a diagonal twist. Place your hands gently behind your head with your elbows wide open. Twist so your right elbow reaches towards your left knee before returning to the starting position. Perform for one minute on each side.
7. Rope climb
Lie on your back with your legs raised and your feet in the air. Imagine holding a rope between your feet and crunch your body upwards as if you’re trying to grab the rope with one hand on each crunch.
8. Windscreen wiper
Sit on the ground with your feet flat on the floor and your knees bent. Engage your core muscles and tilt your pelvis forward. Lean back until you feel tension in your stomach, then lift your feet off the floor. Sway your feet as far as you can to the left and then to the right. To make this movement more challenging, try bringing your knees to your chest in the middle.
9. Static dead bug
Lie on your back with your arms straight on the ground beyond your ears. Bend your knees and keep your feet flat on the floor. Lift one leg off the ground while simultaneously bringing the opposite hand towards it. Hold the position for 30 seconds and then repeat on the other side.
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