Strengthen Your Entire Core With This 10-Minute Workout
Are you ready to feel ab-solutely gorgeous and confident this summer? Have 10 minutes to squeeze in a quick sweat sesh? We have the perfect workout that’s about to be your new go-to. We love quick core toning workouts because it only takes a few moves to set those abs on fire! Your abs are an incredibly strong muscle group, so you can do this routine as often as you want.
You’ll sculpt your entire core — upper abs, lower abs, obliques, and those stabilizing muscles found deep in your core. Plus, we throw in some bonus leg and booty work too. Best part: You won’t be doing a single crunch!
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For amazing results: Do 15 reps per move and repeat the circuit three times through. You’ll need a pair of dumbbells (we recommend 5-10 pounds) and your mat.
1. Weighted Wood Chops
Tones your obliques, arms, and booty!
Start standing with feet hip-width apart and one dumbbell placed in both hands. Lower into a squat position while rotating the dumbbell to the outside of your right thigh. Then lift the weight diagonally across your body as you come to standing, ending with the dumbbell extended above your left shoulder.
Do 15 reps on each side.
2. Bikini Walkout + Tummy Toners
Sculpts your obliques, shoulders, and legs!
Start standing at the end of your mat and walk your hands out in front of you until you reach a plank position. Bring your right knee up to your right elbow and then return to plank position. Repeat on the left side, then walk your hands back to your feet and come up to standing.
Do 15 reps.
3. Side Plank Hip Dips
Tones your obliques and shoulders!
Start in a side plank position with your right hand planted firmly on the ground and your left arm stretched overhead. For extra stability you can stagger your legs, placing your top foot just in front of the bottom. Lower your hips a couple inches toward the ground and then back up to starting position.
Do 15 reps on each side.
4. Russian Twists
Sculpts your obliques, lower abs, and thighs!
Start seated with your knees bent and feet lifted about six inches off the ground. Holding a dumbbell in both hands in front of your chest, lean back at a 45-degree angle, keeping a flat back and chest lifted. Twist your torso to the right, then back to center. Repeat on the left side.
Do 15 reps on each side.
6. Toe Touches
Tones your lower abs!
Start by lying on your back with your legs extended perpendicular to the ground and your feet flexed. Reach your arms toward your feet as you lift your shoulders off the ground. Return back down to starting position.
Do 15 reps.
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