If you’re looking for a way to sculpt your trunk and abs, look no further. We’ve compiled a list of 30 amazing workouts that will help you get the toned, defined midsection you want.
Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced athlete, there’s something here for everyone. So grab your workout gear and let’s get started!.
1. Plank
The plank is a popular exercise for strengthening your core. Start by getting into a push-up position, but instead of lowering yourself to the ground, hold your body in a straight line with your elbows on the ground.
Hold this position for 30 seconds and gradually increase the time as you become more comfortable.
2. Bicycle crunches
Begin by lying on your back with your knees bent and your hands behind your head. Lift your right elbow and your left knee towards each other, crunching your abs as you do so. Repeat with the opposite side and continue alternating for 30 seconds.
3. Side plank
The side plank is a variation of the regular plank that targets your obliques. Start by lying on your side with your elbow on the ground and your body in a straight line. Hold this position for 30 seconds and then switch sides.
4. Russian twists
Sit on the ground with your knees bent and your feet flat on the ground. Lean back slightly and then twist your torso to the right, touching your left hand to the ground. Twist to the left and touch your right hand to the ground.
Continue alternating for 30 seconds.
5. Mountain climbers
Get into a plank position and then bring one knee towards your chest, quickly switching to the other knee in a running motion. Continue alternating for 30 seconds.
6. Leg raise
Lie on your back with your hands behind your head. Lift your legs towards the ceiling and then slowly lower them towards the ground, keeping them straight. Raise them again and repeat for 30 seconds.
7. Crunches
Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the ground. Place your hands behind your head and crunch forwards, lifting your shoulders off the ground. Lower and repeat for 30 seconds.
8. Flutter kicks
Lie on your back with your hands under your glutes. Lift your legs towards the ceiling and then alternate lifting each leg up and down quickly. Continue for 30 seconds.
9. Spiderman plank
Get into a plank position and then bring your right knee to your right elbow. Return to plank position and then bring your left knee to your left elbow. Continue for 30 seconds.
10. Standing side crunch
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands behind your head. Crunch your right elbow down towards your right hip, contracting your obliques. Repeat on the other side and alternate for 30 seconds.
11. Pilates scissor kicks
Lie on your back with your hands under your glutes. Lift your legs towards the ceiling and then lower your right leg towards the ground, keeping it straight as you do so. Bring it back up and lower your left leg. Continue alternating for 30 seconds.
12. Standing oblique twist
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms extended out in front of you, palms together. Twist your torso to the right, keeping your hips facing forwards. Twist to the left and continue alternating for 30 seconds.
13. Windshield wipers
Lie on your back with your arms out to the sides for support. Lift your legs towards the ceiling and then lower them to the right, keeping them straight as you do so. Bring them back up and lower them to the left. Continue alternating for 30 seconds.
14. Toe touches
Lie on your back with your legs straight up towards the ceiling. Reach your hands towards your feet, trying to touch your toes. Lower and repeat for 30 seconds.
15. Russian leg curls
Kneel on the ground with someone holding your legs down. Lower your chest towards the ground, keeping your back straight. Use your hamstrings to lift your body back up and repeat for 30 seconds.
16. V-ups
Lie on your back with your arms extended above your head and your legs straight. Lift your arms and legs towards each other, forming a V shape with your body. Lower and repeat for 30 seconds.
17. Lateral leg raises
Lie on your side with your legs stacked on top of each other. Lift your top leg towards the ceiling and then lower it back down. Repeat for 30 seconds and then switch sides.
18. Standing bicycle crunches
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands behind your head. Crunch your right elbow down towards your left knee, contracting your abs. Repeat on the other side and alternate for 30 seconds.
19. L-sit
Sit on the ground with your legs straight out in front of you and your hands on the ground beside your hips. Lift yourself up into a seated position, keeping your legs straight and your feet lifted off the ground. Hold for 30 seconds.
20. Scorpion
Get into a push-up position and then lift your right leg off the ground and twist it towards your left shoulder. Return to push-up position and repeat with the other leg. Continue alternating for 30 seconds.
21. Swiss ball pikes
Get into a plank position with your feet resting on a Swiss ball. Use your lower abs to lift your hips towards the ceiling, rolling the ball forward. Lower and repeat for 30 seconds.
22. Knee tucks
Lie on your back with your arms extended above your head. Lift your legs towards the ceiling and then bring your knees towards your chest, crunching your abs. Extend your legs back out and repeat for 30 seconds.
23. Seated twists
Sit on the ground with your knees bent and your feet flat on the ground. Hold a weight or medicine ball in front of your chest and twist your torso to the right, tapping the weight to the ground. Twist to the left and tap the weight to the ground.
Continue alternating for 30 seconds.
24. Oblique v-ups
Lie on your side with your bottom arm extended out above your head and your top hand behind your ear. Crunch your torso upwards, lifting your top leg towards your elbow. Lower and repeat for 30 seconds before switching sides.
25. Scissor crunches
Lie on your back with your hands behind your head. Lift your legs towards the ceiling and then alternate lifting each leg towards your head as you crunch upwards. Continue for 30 seconds.
26. Reverse crunches
Lie on your back with your hands by your sides and your legs lifted towards the ceiling. Use your lower abs to lift your hips off the ground, bringing your knees towards your chest. Lower and repeat for 30 seconds.
27. Standing leg lifts
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands on your hips. Lift your right leg out to the side, keeping it straight as you do so. Lower and repeat on the other side. Continue alternating for 30 seconds.
28. Knee-ins
Lie on your back with your hands behind your head. Lift your legs towards the ceiling and then bring your knees towards your chest, crunching your abs as you do so. Extend your legs back out and repeat for 30 seconds.
29. Side oblique crunch
Lie on your side with your bottom arm extended out above your head and your top hand behind your ear. Crunch your torso upwards, contracting your obliques. Lower and repeat for 30 seconds before switching sides.
30. Cross-body climbers
Get into a push-up position and then bring your right knee towards your left elbow. Return to push-up position and then bring your left knee to your right elbow. Continue alternating for 30 seconds.
