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73 exercises

Forearm plank
CoreBeginner

Forearm plank

The plank is the most honest core exercise there is — hold still, brace hard, and let your whole midsection do…

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Bicycle crunch
CoreBeginner

Bicycle crunch

A rotating crunch that works the front and sides of your core at once. Slow and controlled beats fast and slop…

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Bird dog
CoreBeginner

Bird dog

A calm, steady move that teaches your core to keep you stable while your arms and legs move — brilliant for be…

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Dead bug
CoreBeginner

Dead bug

Lie on your back and move opposite arm and leg while keeping your spine still. It looks easy and humbles almos…

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Russian twist
CoreBeginner

Russian twist

A seated twist that works the sides of your core. Start with no weight — the movement is plenty on its own.

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Mountain climbers
CoreBeginner

Mountain climbers

Part core, part cardio — drive your knees in from a high plank and your heart rate climbs quick. Go at a pace…

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Glute bridge march
CoreBeginner

Glute bridge march

A glute bridge with a slow march on top — your hips have to stay level while one foot lifts. Great for waking…

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Flutter kicks
CoreBeginner

Flutter kicks

Small, quick leg flutters that keep constant tension on your lower core. The lower the legs, the harder it bit…

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Leg raises
CoreBeginner

Leg raises

Lift straight legs up and lower them slow — simple, honest lower-core work. The lowering half is where the mag…

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Side plank
CoreBeginner

Side plank

A plank on its side that targets the muscles down your flank. Start on your knees if the full version's a lot…

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Crunch
CoreBeginner

Crunch

The classic. A short, controlled curl of your upper body — no need to sit all the way up to make your abs work…

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Sit-up
CoreBeginner

Sit-up

A full curl all the way up to sitting. More range than a crunch and a bit more work through the hips — take it…

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Bodyweight squat
CoreBeginner

Bodyweight squat

The move your body's built for — sit down and stand back up. Nail this and you've got the foundation for every…

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Reverse lunge
CoreBeginner

Reverse lunge

Step back into a lunge — gentler on the knees than stepping forward, and a great way to build single-leg stren…

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Burpee
CoreIntermediate

Burpee

The full-body one people love to hate. Down to the floor, back up, repeat — it gets everything working. Slow i…

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High knees
CoreBeginner

High knees

Running on the spot with a bit of purpose — knees up, quick feet. A simple way to warm up or add a cardio hit…

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Alternating cross-body V-up
CoreBeginner

Alternating cross-body V-up

A V-up with a twist — reach one hand to the opposite foot as you fold up, working the front and sides of your…

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Alternating plank reach
CoreBeginner

Alternating plank reach

A forearm plank where you reach one arm out in front — the longer lever forces your core to fight harder to st…

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Bear crawl
CoreBeginner

Bear crawl

Crawl forward on hands and toes with your knees hovering — a full-body move that hammers your core and shoulde…

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Cross-body mountain climbers
CoreBeginner

Cross-body mountain climbers

Mountain climbers with a twist — drive each knee toward the opposite elbow to work the sides of your core.

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Dead bug single-leg drop
CoreBeginner

Dead bug single-leg drop

A dead bug variation where you lower just one leg at a time, keeping your spine pinned to the floor.

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Fast mountain climbers
CoreBeginner

Fast mountain climbers

Mountain climbers at pace — a quick cardio burst that keeps your core braced while your legs drive.

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Forearm plank jacks
CoreBeginner

Forearm plank jacks

A forearm plank while your feet jump in and out like a jumping jack — adds a cardio kick to your plank hold.

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Forearm plank lateral toe taps
CoreBeginner

Forearm plank lateral toe taps

From a forearm plank, tap one foot out to the side and back — light work for the sides of your core.

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Glute bridge pulse
CoreBeginner

Glute bridge pulse

A glute bridge held high with small pulses at the top — keeps constant tension on your glutes.

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Heel touches
CoreBeginner

Heel touches

Lie back and reach side to side to tap each heel — a simple way to hit the sides of your waist.

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Heels-elevated glute bridge
CoreBeginner

Heels-elevated glute bridge

A glute bridge with your heels raised, shifting more of the work onto your glutes and hamstrings.

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High plank shoulder taps
CoreBeginner

High plank shoulder taps

From a high plank, tap the opposite shoulder with each hand — an anti-rotation move that keeps your core hones…

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Plank hip dips
CoreBeginner

Plank hip dips

A forearm plank where you dip each hip toward the floor and back — great for the sides of your core.

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Hollow body flutter kicks
CoreBeginner

Hollow body flutter kicks

Flutter kicks held in a hollow position — shoulders and legs off the floor while your feet flutter. A real low…

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Hollow body hold
CoreBeginner

Hollow body hold

The hollow hold is a gymnastics staple — shoulders and legs lifted, lower back pressed down, holding the shape…

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Hollow body rock
CoreIntermediate

Hollow body rock

A hollow hold that rocks back and forth — you keep the shape rigid and rock as one piece, from shoulders to hi…

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Hollow hold to V-sit
CoreIntermediate

Hollow hold to V-sit

Move between a hollow hold and a V-sit — a flowing move that keeps your core working through the whole range.

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Isometric bear crawl hold
CoreBeginner

Isometric bear crawl hold

Hold the bear crawl position — hands and toes down, knees hovering just off the floor. Simple to set up, bruta…

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Knee tucks
CoreBeginner

Knee tucks

Sit back slightly and pull your knees into your chest, then extend — a compact move for the lower core.

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Marching wall sit
CoreBeginner

Marching wall sit

Hold a wall sit and lift one foot at a time — the march adds a balance and core challenge to the leg burn.

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Plank climb
CoreBeginner

Plank climb

Climb from forearms up to hands and back down — a moving plank that works your core and shoulders together.

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Plank toe taps
CoreBeginner

Plank toe taps

From a plank, tap your feet out wide one at a time — a steady core move with a bit of hip work.

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Plank walkout
CoreIntermediate

Plank walkout

Walk your hands out from standing into a plank and back — a full-body move that stretches and strengthens at o…

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Push-up shoulder tap
CoreIntermediate

Push-up shoulder tap

A push-up followed by a shoulder tap — you press, then fight to stay stable as you lift a hand.

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Push-up to side plank
CoreIntermediate

Push-up to side plank

A push-up that rotates into a side plank at the top — works your chest, then your sides, in one flowing rep.

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Reverse crunch to leg raise
CoreBeginner

Reverse crunch to leg raise

Combine a reverse crunch with a leg raise — lift the hips, then lower long legs, hitting the whole front of th…

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Reverse crunch
CoreBeginner

Reverse crunch

Curl your knees toward your chest and lift your hips off the floor — a lower-core move that's kind on the neck…

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Side plank hip drops
CoreBeginner

Side plank hip drops

A side plank where you dip your hip toward the floor and lift back up — direct work for the sides of your core…

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Side plank rotation
CoreBeginner

Side plank rotation

Hold a side plank and thread your top arm under and through — a rotation that works your obliques.

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Single-leg V-up
CoreBeginner

Single-leg V-up

A V-up using one leg at a time — easier than the full version and great for building up to it.

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Single-leg wall sit
CoreIntermediate

Single-leg wall sit

A wall sit on one leg — all your bodyweight through a single thigh. A serious step up from the standard hold.

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Star side plank
CoreIntermediate

Star side plank

A side plank opened into a star — top arm and top leg lifted. Balance and core strength in one demanding hold.

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Straddle leg lift
CoreBeginner

Straddle leg lift

Seated with legs wide, lift and lower them under control — quiet but effective work for the core and hips.

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Straight-legged hip raise
CoreBeginner

Straight-legged hip raise

Legs up toward the ceiling, then push your hips straight up — a targeted lift for the lower core and glutes.

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Superman hold
CoreBeginner

Superman hold

Lie face down and lift your arms and legs to hold the superman shape — the back-of-body counter to all those c…

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Bear crawl shoulder taps
CoreBeginner

Bear crawl shoulder taps

Hold the bear crawl position and tap opposite shoulders — a stability move that makes your core work overtime.

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Butterfly sit-ups
CoreBeginner

Butterfly sit-ups

A sit-up with the soles of your feet together and knees wide — takes your legs out of it so your core does the…

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Crab toe touch
CoreBeginner

Crab toe touch

From a crab position, kick one leg up and reach the opposite hand to your toe — a fun, full-body core move.

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Dead bug leg extensions
CoreBeginner

Dead bug leg extensions

A dead bug focusing on the legs — extend one leg long while keeping your back pinned to the floor.

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Forearm plank shoulder taps
CoreBeginner

Forearm plank shoulder taps

An anti-rotation move — from a forearm plank, tap the opposite shoulder and place the forearm back down, fight…

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Glute bridge hold
CoreBeginner

Glute bridge hold

A glute bridge held at the top — no reps, just a steady squeeze that switches your glutes right on.

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Single-leg glute bridge hold
CoreIntermediate

Single-leg glute bridge hold

A glute bridge held on one leg — double the load through a single glute, with a balance challenge on top.

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Leg circles
CoreBeginner

Leg circles

Legs lifted, drawing slow circles in the air — constant, controlled tension for the lower core.

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Leg raise to hip lift
CoreBeginner

Leg raise to hip lift

Raise your straight legs, then push your hips off the floor at the top — two moves in one for the front of you…

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Plank leg lifts
CoreBeginner

Plank leg lifts

A plank with one leg lifting at a time — keeps your core braced while your glutes get a little work too.

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Plank to push-up
CoreIntermediate

Plank to push-up

Press from your forearms up to a full push-up position and back down — a moving plank that builds pressing str…

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Scorpion kicks
CoreBeginner

Scorpion kicks

From face down, kick one leg up and across — a mobility-meets-core move that opens the hips.

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Seated V hold
CoreBeginner

Seated V hold

Balance on your sit bones in a V shape and hold — a static test of core strength and balance.

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Side-lying leg lifts
CoreBeginner

Side-lying leg lifts

Lie on your side and lift the top leg — simple, targeted work for the outer hip and glute.

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Side plank clams
CoreBeginner

Side plank clams

A side plank with a clam — open your top knee while holding the side plank, hitting the glutes and obliques to…

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Side plank leg lift
CoreIntermediate

Side plank leg lift

A side plank with the top leg lifting and lowering — adds a glute and balance challenge to the hold.

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Side V-ups
CoreBeginner

Side V-ups

Lie on your side and crunch your top elbow and leg together — a direct hit for the side of your waist.

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Superman pulses
CoreBeginner

Superman pulses

The superman hold with small pulses — lift your arms and legs and pulse for the muscles down your back.

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Toe reaches
CoreBeginner

Toe reaches

Legs up, reach your hands toward your toes — a short, sharp curl for the upper abs.

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Up-down plank
CoreBeginner

Up-down plank

Move from forearms to hands and back — a moving plank that builds core stability and shoulder strength.

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Wall sit jab cross
CoreBeginner

Wall sit jab cross

Hold a wall sit and throw jab-cross punches — keeps the legs burning while adding a bit of upper body and card…

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Wall sit pulse
CoreBeginner

Wall sit pulse

A wall sit with small up-and-down pulses — keeps constant tension through your thighs and turns up the burn.

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