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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

Plank

Bodyweight · Easy
CoreGlutesFront shouldersTrapeziusMiddle back

Plank 3-Point Hops

Bodyweight · Hard
AbsCoreGlutesQuadricepsFront shoulders

Plank Alternate Anti-Gravity Pull-Up

Bodyweight · Hard
AbsCoreRear shouldersMiddle back

Plank Hand Switch

Bodyweight · Medium
CoreTricepsAbsFront shoulders

Plank Hands Tap Feet Tap

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsCoreGlutesFront shouldersMiddle chest

Plank Jack on a Padded Stool

Bodyweight · Medium
CoreAbsGlutesFront shoulders

Plank Jack on Elbows

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsCoreGlutesQuadricepsFront shoulders

Plank Knee to Chest

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsCoreGlutesQuadricepsFront shoulders

Plank Pike Slide with Towel

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsCoreFront shouldersTricepsGlutesQuadricepsUpper chestMiddle chestObliquesMiddle backOuter thighs

Plank Pike to Climber

Bodyweight · Hard
AbsCoreGlutesFront shouldersMiddle chest

Plank Power Tuck

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsCoreQuadricepsFront shoulders

Plank Row

Bodyweight · Medium
CoreMiddle backBicepsAbs

Plank Side Kick-Through

Bodyweight · Medium
CoreObliquesGlutesFront shoulders

Plank Side Walk

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsCoreTricepsFront shoulders

Plank Thigh Tap

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreFront shouldersObliques

Plank Walk Squat

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCoreAbsHamstringsFront shoulders

Planked Side Toe Tap

Bodyweight · Medium
CoreObliquesAbsGlutes

Prisoner High Knee

Bodyweight · Easy
QuadricepsCoreHamstringsCardio

Prone Plank Plate Switch

Medium
CoreTricepsFront shouldersObliques

Protraction Plank

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreFront shoulders

Protraction Plank Jack

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsCoreFront shouldersInner thighsOuter thighs

Punch Twist

Bodyweight · Easy
CoreObliquesFront shoulders

Push-Up Mountain Climber

Bodyweight · Medium
CoreMiddle chestTricepsAbsQuadricepsFront shoulders

Push-Up Plank Jack Burpee

Bodyweight · Hard
CoreMiddle chestTricepsGlutesQuadricepsFront shoulders

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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