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Core Exercises

447 exercises targeting the Core, with muscle activation, equipment options and instructions for every level.

447
Exercises
40
Equipment Items
3
Difficulties

All Core exercises

Mountain Climber Kickout

Bodyweight · Medium
CoreAbsQuadricepsObliques

Mountain Climber Low Lunge

Bodyweight · Easy
QuadricepsCoreAbsGlutesFront shoulders

Mountain Climber over Bench

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreQuadricepsFront shoulders

Mountain Climber Slide with Towel

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsCoreGlutesQuadricepsFront shoulders

Mountain Climber Walk

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreQuadricepsFront shoulders

Mountain Climbers

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsCoreQuadricepsFront shoulders

Mountain Climbers with Shoulder Tap

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsCoreQuadricepsFront shouldersObliques

Mountain Hops

Bodyweight · Medium
QuadricepsCoreGlutesCalvesFront shoulders

Navasana

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsQuadricepsCore

Negative Dragon Flag

Bodyweight · Hard
AbsCoreQuadricepsObliquesOuter thighs

One Leg Balance

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesCoreQuadricepsCalves

One-Leg Star Balance

Bodyweight · Medium
CoreGlutesQuadriceps

Open and Knee Tuck on a Padded Stool

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsCoreQuadricepsObliques

Opposite Arm and Leg Raise Against Wall

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesCoreHamstringsFront shouldersLower back

Opposite Arm Raise against Wall

Bodyweight · Easy
CoreLower backGlutesFront shoulders

Outdoor Lever Side Surf

Bodyweight · Easy
CoreObliquesAbsGlutes

Overhead Knee Raise

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreGlutesQuadriceps

Overhead Reach Knee Thrust

Bodyweight · Easy
CoreQuadricepsCardio

Pike Crunch

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsCoreQuadricepsObliquesInner thighs

Pilates Abduction Leg Raise

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsGlutesCoreQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Pilates Hundred

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsCoreFront shoulders

Pilates Jackknife

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsCoreGlutesLower back

Pilates Scissors

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsGlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCoreObliques

Pilates Spine Stretch Forward

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreObliquesTricepsHamstringsCalves

How to train your Core effectively

Training the Core responds to both heavy compound work and high-volume isolation. A balanced session combines a primary compound press, pull or squat pattern with a focused isolation movement that builds shape and detail.

Aim for 10 to 20 hard sets per muscle group per week, split across 1 to 2 sessions. Beginners progress with bodyweight and dumbbells; intermediates benefit most from progressive overload on barbell and cable variants.

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