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Core1, 20 minutes

This workout includes seven core exercises in a 20 minute workout [ID: workout20]

Exercises

Article + video: "20-Minute Core Workout", VeryWellFit link

First time: Try 10 reps for each exercise; hold isometric exercises for 30 seconds

The 7 exercises in this workout are:

1. Plank, plank.htm
2. Side plank, side_plank.htm
3. V-sit pose, v_sit.htm
4. Bicycle crunch, bicycle_crunch.htm
5. Bridge, bridge.htm
6. Push-up lat row - push-up with a dumbbell row
7. Skip with a twist

Details

You can change the order of these exercises.

Skip or replace exercises that are too difficult for you to complete. Add them later as you become stronger.

Progression: Try 2 sets, or more reps

Little help

Article: This workout is based on this excellent article by VeryWellFitness. The page has text and video instructions for each exercise, www.verywellfit.com/quick-core-workout-routine-3120075

VWF also has an "advanced" core workout, www.verywellfit.com/advanced-ab-workout-3120074

Question: What is your "core"? Answer: hints.htm#core

Source: VeryWellFit, www.verywellfit.com/quick-core-workout-routine-3120075