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Matt Kollat

10 minutes, no weights and this bodyweight workout for a rock-solid core

Women laying on the floor with her abs out.

You know how they say that good things in life don't come easy? This is especially true for getting a six-pack. You can train all you want and see no visible results... unless you do the correct workouts, of course!

This 10-minute core session can help you get started in the best way possible: by throwing you in the deep end. There are no weights involved, which might make it sound like it's an easy one. Don't be fooled, though!

You get a whole 45 seconds of break during the 10 minutes combined. Your core will ache by the end of the workout, for sure, but you'll also feel a lot better about yourself for making an effort.

The workout consists of four blocks, each lasting for around two and a half minutes and separated by a 15-second rest period. You'll perform five exercises in each block for 30 seconds. The workout looks something like this:

  • Block 1
  • Knee Touch Crunches
  • Single Leg Extensions
  • Leg Raise to Toe Touch
  • Side Crunch Knee to Elbow L
  • Side Crunch Knee to Elbow R
  • Rest 15
  • Block 2
  • Slow Bicycles
  • Tabletop Tucks
  • Paused Leg Switches
  • Butterfly Reverse Crunches
  • Plank Knee Tucks
  • Rest 15
  • Block 3
  • Single Leg Bicycle R
  • Single Leg Bicycle L
  • Bear Plank Knee Tucks
  • Plank Hip Dips
  • Paused Single Leg V-Ups
  • Rest 15
  • Block 4
  • V-Sit Cross Toe Touches
  • Extend to Tuck
  • Reverse Plank Knee Tucks
  • Starfish Crunches
  • Arms Extended Plank

If this workout feels too intense (no shame in that – I found it quite challenging), you can try this 6-move beginner-friendly ab workout instead. Alternatively, please read my article on the four best abs exercises for beginners.

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