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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

Ring Side Bridge

Bodyweight · Hard
CoreObliquesAbsSide shoulders

Ring Straddle L-Sit

Bodyweight · Hard
AbsCoreTricepsQuadricepsFront shoulders

Ring Support Hold

Bodyweight · Hard
CoreMiddle chestTricepsFront shoulders

Ring Swing

Bodyweight · Hard
AbsCoreFront shouldersSide shouldersMiddle back

Roll Press Plank

Bodyweight · Medium
CoreTricepsAbsFront shoulders

Rotation Back Swing

Bodyweight · Easy
CoreObliquesRear shouldersLower back

Rotational Push-Up Knee Tap

Bodyweight · Hard
CoreMiddle chestTricepsFront shouldersObliques

Running Plank

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsCoreQuadricepsFront shoulders

Scissor kicks

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreQuadriceps

Scissor Leg Raises

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsGlutesCoreInner thighsQuadricepsObliquesOuter thighs

Seated 8 Leg Crunch

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsGlutesCoreObliquesInner thighsQuadricepsOuter thighs

Seated 8 Leg Crunch with Chair

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreQuadricepsObliques

Seated Alternate Foot Taps on a Chair

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreQuadricepsObliques

Seated Alternate In-Out Leg Raise on Floor

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreObliques

Seated Alternate Knee Raises on a Chair

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreGlutesQuadriceps

Seated Cat-Cow

Bodyweight · Easy
CoreLower backMiddle back

Seated Circle Leg Crunch

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsGlutesCoreObliquesInner thighsQuadricepsOuter thighs

Seated Floor Leg Raise

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreQuadriceps

Seated In-Out Leg Raise on Floor

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsQuadricepsCoreObliquesOuter thighs

Seated In-Out Leg Raise over Bench

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsCoreQuadricepsInner thighs

Seated Knee Raise and Leg Raise on a Chair

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreQuadriceps

Seated Knee Thrust on a Chair

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreQuadriceps

Seated Lean Back on a Chair

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreLower back

Seated Marching on a Chair

Bodyweight · Easy
QuadricepsCoreGlutes

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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