Core Exercises
Strengthen your core with exercises that build real stability, not just aesthetics. This free core library trains both jobs the midline has to do: spinal flexion through cable, band, weighted, tuck, reverse, and machine crunches plus hanging knee raises, and anti-movement work through front and side planks, the Pallof press, side bends, and the kettlebell windmill. Every guide comes with an animated GIF demonstration and numbered form cues.
Benefits of Core Training
- Train abs, obliques, and deep stabilizers for a resilient core
- Anti-rotation and anti-extension work that directly transfers to heavy lifting
- Hanging knee raises load the lower abs harder than any floor exercise
- No-equipment and weighted options for home or gym
Barbell Press Sit-up
Barbell Press Sit-up is a core exercise targeting the abs....

Target: Abs
Band Standing Crunch
Band Standing Crunch is a core exercise targeting the abs....

Target: Abs
Weighted Front Plank
Weighted Front Plank is a core exercise targeting the abs....

Target: Abs
Assisted Hanging Knee Raise
Assisted Hanging Knee Raise is a core exercise targeting the abs....

Target: Abs
Bodyweight Incline Side Plank
Bodyweight Incline Side Plank is a core exercise targeting the abs....

Target: Abs
Assisted Prone Rectus Femoris Stretch
Assisted Prone Rectus Femoris Stretch is a core exercise targeting the abs....

Target: Abs
Kettlebell Double Windmill
Kettlebell Double Windmill is a core exercise targeting the abs....

Target: Abs
Band Horizontal Pallof Press
Band Horizontal Pallof Press is a core exercise targeting the abs....

Target: Abs
Assisted Hanging Knee Raise With Throw Down is a core exercise targeting the abs...

Target: Abs
Plank
An anti-extension hold that teaches the midline to resist the spine sagging, whi...

Target: Abs
Side Plank
Loads the obliques and quadratus lumborum in the lateral plane that crunches and...

Target: Abs
Crunch
Pure spinal flexion with the hip flexors kept out of it, which is what separates...

Target: Abs
Sit-Up
A full trunk flexion movement that brings the hip flexors in alongside the abs, ...

Target: Abs
Hanging Leg Raise
Hanging from a bar loads the lower abs harder than any floor exercise, and adds ...

Target: Abs
Cable Crunch
The only common ab movement you can progressively overload with real weight, kne...

Target: Abs
Russian Twist
A rotational movement for the obliques, best done slowly with the shoulders actu...

Target: Abs
Ab Wheel Rollout
The hardest anti-extension movement most people will ever do, with the abs fight...

Target: Abs
Dead Bug
Moves the limbs while the spine stays pinned to the floor, training the bracing ...

Target: Abs
Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Lateral Throw Down is a core exercise that targets...

Target: Abs
Vertical Leg Raise (on Parallel Bars) is a core exercise that targets the abs, w...

Target: Abs
Side-to-side Toe Touch (male)
Side-to-side Toe Touch (male) is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the ...

Target: Abs
Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Throw Down is a core exercise that targets the abs...

Target: Abs
Wind Sprints
Wind Sprints is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the quadriceps, hamst...

Target: Abs
Cable Twist (up-down)
Cable Twist (up-down) is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the obliques...

Target: Abs
Cable Kneeling Crunch
Cable Kneeling Crunch is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the obliques...

Target: Abs
Cable Side Bend
Cable Side Bend is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the obliques worki...

Target: Abs
Roller Body Saw
Roller Body Saw is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the shoulders, tri...

Target: Abs
Jackknife Sit-up
Jackknife Sit-up is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hip flexors w...

Target: Abs
Barbell Standing Ab Rollerout
Barbell Standing Ab Rollerout is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the ...

Target: Abs
Weighted Overhead Crunch (on Stability Ball)
Weighted Overhead Crunch (on Stability Ball) is a core exercise that targets the...

Target: Abs
Standing Wheel Rollerout
Standing Wheel Rollerout is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the lower...

Target: Abs
Band Bicycle Crunch
Band Bicycle Crunch is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hip flexor...

Target: Abs
Potty Squat
Potty Squat is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the quadriceps, glutes...

Target: Abs
Lying Elbow To Knee
Lying Elbow To Knee is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hip flexor...

Target: Abs
Cable Reverse Crunch
Cable Reverse Crunch is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hip flexo...

Target: Abs
Lean Planche
Lean Planche is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the shoulders, chest,...

Target: Abs
Kettlebell Windmill
Kettlebell Windmill is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the obliques, ...

Target: Abs
Straddle Maltese
Straddle Maltese is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the shoulders, ch...

Target: Abs
Butt-ups
Butt-ups is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hip flexors, lower ba...

Target: Abs
Full Planche
Full Planche is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the shoulders, chest,...

Target: Abs
Cocoons
Cocoons is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hip flexors, lower bac...

Target: Abs
Side Hip (on Parallel Bars)
Side Hip (on Parallel Bars) is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the ob...

Target: Abs
Alternate Heel Touchers
Alternate Heel Touchers is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the obliqu...

Target: Abs
Cable Tuck Reverse Crunch
Cable Tuck Reverse Crunch is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hip ...

Target: Abs
Weighted Decline Sit-up
Weighted Decline Sit-up is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hip fl...

Target: Abs
Flexion Leg Sit Up (bent Knee)
Flexion Leg Sit Up (bent Knee) is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the...

Target: Abs
Lever Seated Crunch V. 2
Lever Seated Crunch V. 2 is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the obliq...

Target: Abs
Twisted Leg Raise (female)
Twisted Leg Raise (female) is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the obl...

Target: Abs
Weighted Seated Twist (on Stability Ball)
Weighted Seated Twist (on Stability Ball) is a core exercise that targets the ab...

Target: Abs
Flag
Flag is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the obliques, shoulders worki...

Target: Abs
Barbell Rollerout From Bench
Barbell Rollerout From Bench is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the s...

Target: Abs
Crunch (hands Overhead)
Crunch (hands Overhead) is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hip fl...

Target: Abs
Side Bridge V. 2
Side Bridge V. 2 is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the obliques, glu...

Target: Abs
Otis Up
Otis Up is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hip flexors, lower bac...

Target: Abs
Frog Planche
Frog Planche is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the shoulders, chest,...

Target: Abs
Suspended Reverse Crunch
Suspended Reverse Crunch is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hip f...

Target: Abs
Inchworm
Inchworm is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the shoulders, hamstrings...

Target: Abs
Band V-up
Band V-up is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hip flexors working ...

Target: Abs
Bridge - Mountain Climber (cross Body) is a core exercise that targets the abs, ...

Target: Abs
Crunch (on Stability Ball)
Crunch (on Stability Ball) is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hip...

Target: Abs
Band Alternating V-up
Band Alternating V-up is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hip flex...

Target: Abs
Sit-up With Arms On Chest
Sit-up With Arms On Chest is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hip ...

Target: Abs
Lever Seated Leg Raise Crunch
Lever Seated Leg Raise Crunch is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the ...

Target: Abs
Prone Twist On Stability Ball
Prone Twist On Stability Ball is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the ...

Target: Abs
Air Bike
Air Bike is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hip flexors working a...

Target: Abs
Band Standing Twisting Crunch
Band Standing Twisting Crunch is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the ...

Target: Abs
Sit-up V. 2
Sit-up V. 2 is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hip flexors workin...

Target: Abs
Hip Raise (bent Knee)
Hip Raise (bent Knee) is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the glutes, ...

Target: Abs
Leg Pull In Flat Bench
Leg Pull In Flat Bench is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hip fle...

Target: Abs
Cable Russian Twists (on Stability Ball)
Cable Russian Twists (on Stability Ball) is a core exercise that targets the abs...

Target: Abs
Hanging Oblique Knee Raise
Hanging Oblique Knee Raise is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the obl...

Target: Abs
V-sit On Floor
V-sit On Floor is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hip flexors wor...

Target: Abs
Band Kneeling Twisting Crunch
Band Kneeling Twisting Crunch is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the ...

Target: Abs
Spine Twist
Spine Twist is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the obliques, lower ba...

Target: Abs
L-sit On Floor
L-sit On Floor is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hip flexors wor...

Target: Abs
One Arm Slam (with Medicine Ball) is a core exercise that targets the abs, with ...

Target: Abs
Cable Standing Crunch
Cable Standing Crunch is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the obliques...

Target: Abs
Hanging Straight Leg Raise
Hanging Straight Leg Raise is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hip...

Target: Abs
Assisted Sit-up
Assisted Sit-up is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hip flexors wo...

Target: Abs
Crab Twist Toe Touch
Crab Twist Toe Touch is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the obliques,...

Target: Abs
Knee Touch Crunch
Knee Touch Crunch is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hip flexors ...

Target: Abs
Cable Side Crunch
Cable Side Crunch is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the obliques wor...

Target: Abs
Stability Ball Crunch (full Range Hands Behind Head) is a core exercise that tar...

Target: Abs
Band Jack Knife Sit-up
Band Jack Knife Sit-up is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hip fle...

Target: Abs
Incline Twisting Sit-up
Incline Twisting Sit-up is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the obliqu...

Target: Abs
Kettlebell Bent Press
Kettlebell Bent Press is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the shoulder...

Target: Abs
Cable Seated Twist
Cable Seated Twist is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the obliques wo...

Target: Abs
Front Plank With Twist
Front Plank With Twist is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the oblique...

Target: Abs
Crunch (on Stability Ball, Arms Straight)
Crunch (on Stability Ball, Arms Straight) is a core exercise that targets the ab...

Target: Abs
45° Side Bend
45° Side Bend is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the obliques working...

Target: Abs
Cable Judo Flip
Cable Judo Flip is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the obliques, shou...

Target: Abs
Smith Hip Raise
Smith Hip Raise is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the glutes, hamstr...

Target: Abs
Curl-up
Curl-up is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hip flexors working as...

Target: Abs
Barbell Seated Twist
Barbell Seated Twist is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the obliques,...

Target: Abs
Landmine 180
Landmine 180 is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the obliques, quadric...

Target: Abs
Pull-in (on Stability Ball)
Pull-in (on Stability Ball) is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hi...

Target: Abs
Suspended Abdominal Fallout
Suspended Abdominal Fallout is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the ob...

Target: Abs
Arm Slingers Hanging Bent Knee Legs is a core exercise that targets the abs, wit...

Target: Abs
Band Vertical Pallof Press
Band Vertical Pallof Press is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the obl...

Target: Abs
Weighted Russian Twist (legs Up)
Weighted Russian Twist (legs Up) is a core exercise that targets the abs, with t...

Target: Abs
Wheel Rollerout
Wheel Rollerout is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the lower back wor...

Target: Abs
Power Point Plank
Power Point Plank is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the shoulders, t...

Target: Abs
Lunge With Twist
Lunge With Twist is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the quadriceps, g...

Target: Abs
Groin Crunch
Groin Crunch is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hip flexors, inne...

Target: Abs
Seated Side Crunch (wall)
Seated Side Crunch (wall) is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the obli...

Target: Abs
Prisoner Half Sit-up (male)
Prisoner Half Sit-up (male) is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hi...

Target: Abs
Roller Reverse Crunch
Roller Reverse Crunch is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hip flex...

Target: Abs
Spell Caster
Spell Caster is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the obliques, lower b...

Target: Abs
Seated Leg Raise
Seated Leg Raise is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hip flexors w...

Target: Abs
Band Assisted Wheel Rollerout
Band Assisted Wheel Rollerout is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the ...

Target: Abs
Gorilla Chin
Gorilla Chin is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the forearms, biceps ...

Target: Abs
Assisted Motion Russian Twist
Assisted Motion Russian Twist is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the ...

Target: Abs
Band Push Sit-up
Band Push Sit-up is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the shoulders, ch...

Target: Abs
Band Seated Twist
Band Seated Twist is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the obliques wor...

Target: Abs
Lying Leg-hip Raise
Lying Leg-hip Raise is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hip flexor...

Target: Abs
Janda Sit-up
Janda Sit-up is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hip flexors, lowe...

Target: Abs
Crunch Floor
Crunch Floor is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hip flexors worki...

Target: Abs
Decline Sit-up
Decline Sit-up is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hip flexors, lo...

Target: Abs
Front Lever
Front Lever is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the lats, shoulders, f...

Target: Abs
Reverse Plank With Leg Lift
Reverse Plank With Leg Lift is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the gl...

Target: Abs
Posterior Step To Overhead Reach
Posterior Step To Overhead Reach is a core exercise that targets the abs, with t...

Target: Abs
Cable Twist
Cable Twist is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the obliques working a...

Target: Abs
Band Lying Straight Leg Raise
Band Lying Straight Leg Raise is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the ...

Target: Abs
Weighted Side Bend (on Stability Ball)
Weighted Side Bend (on Stability Ball) is a core exercise that targets the abs, ...

Target: Abs
Barbell Rollerout
Barbell Rollerout is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the lower back w...

Target: Abs
Push-up To Side Plank
Push-up To Side Plank is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the shoulder...

Target: Abs
Weighted Hanging Leg-hip Raise
Weighted Hanging Leg-hip Raise is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the...

Target: Abs
Decline Crunch
Decline Crunch is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hip flexors wor...

Target: Abs
Oblique Crunches Floor
Oblique Crunches Floor is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the oblique...

Target: Abs
Barbell Side Bent V. 2
Barbell Side Bent V. 2 is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the oblique...

Target: Abs
Hanging Straight Leg Hip Raise
Hanging Straight Leg Hip Raise is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the...

Target: Abs
Lying Leg Raise Flat Bench
Lying Leg Raise Flat Bench is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hip...

Target: Abs
Barbell Sitted Alternate Leg Raise
Barbell Sitted Alternate Leg Raise is a core exercise that targets the abs, with...

Target: Abs
Half Sit-up (male)
Half Sit-up (male) is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hip flexors...

Target: Abs
Hanging Leg Hip Raise
Hanging Leg Hip Raise is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hip flex...

Target: Abs
Shoulder Tap
Shoulder Tap is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the shoulders, tricep...

Target: Abs
Negative Crunch
Negative Crunch is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hip flexors wo...

Target: Abs
3/4 Sit-up
3/4 Sit-up is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hip flexors, lower ...

Target: Abs
Flexion Leg Sit Up (straight Arm) is a core exercise that targets the abs, with ...

Target: Abs
Weighted Russian Twist
Weighted Russian Twist is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the oblique...

Target: Abs
Arm Slingers Hanging Straight Legs is a core exercise that targets the abs, with...

Target: Abs
Barbell Standing Twist
Barbell Standing Twist is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the oblique...

Target: Abs
Lever Kneeling Twist
Lever Kneeling Twist is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the obliques,...

Target: Abs
Incline Leg Hip Raise (leg Straight) is a core exercise that targets the abs, wi...

Target: Abs
Captains Chair Straight Leg Raise
Captains Chair Straight Leg Raise is a core exercise that targets the abs, with ...

Target: Abs
Hanging Straight Twisting Leg Hip Raise
Hanging Straight Twisting Leg Hip Raise is a core exercise that targets the abs,...

Target: Abs
Lever Seated Crunch (chest Pad)
Lever Seated Crunch (chest Pad) is a core exercise that targets the abs, with th...

Target: Abs
Oblique Crunch V. 2
Oblique Crunch V. 2 is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the obliques w...

Target: Abs
Frog Crunch
Frog Crunch is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hip flexors workin...

Target: Abs
Barbell Sitted Alternate Leg Raise (female)
Barbell Sitted Alternate Leg Raise (female) is a core exercise that targets the ...

Target: Abs
Hanging Pike
Hanging Pike is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hip flexors, shou...

Target: Abs
Elbow-to-knee
Elbow-to-knee is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the obliques working...

Target: Abs
Weighted Russian Twist V. 2
Weighted Russian Twist V. 2 is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the ob...

Target: Abs
Twisted Leg Raise
Twisted Leg Raise is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the obliques, hi...

Target: Abs
Cable Side Bend Crunch (bosu Ball) is a core exercise that targets the abs, with...

Target: Abs
Cable Standing Crunch (with Rope Attachment)
Cable Standing Crunch (with Rope Attachment) is a core exercise that targets the...

Target: Abs
Kettlebell Advanced Windmill
Kettlebell Advanced Windmill is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the o...

Target: Abs
Quarter Sit-up
Quarter Sit-up is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the hip flexors wor...

Target: Abs
Inchworm V. 2
Inchworm V. 2 is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the shoulders, hamst...

Target: Abs
Kneeling Plank Tap Shoulder (male) is a core exercise that targets the abs, with...

Target: Abs
Straddle Planche
Straddle Planche is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the shoulders, tr...

Target: Abs
Kettlebell Figure 8
Kettlebell Figure 8 is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the shoulders,...

Target: Abs
Cross Body Crunch
Cross Body Crunch is a core exercise that targets the abs, with the obliques wor...

Target: Abs
Arms Overhead Full Sit-up (male)
Arms Overhead Full Sit-up (male) is a core exercise that targets the abs, with t...

Target: Abs
Core Exercises by Equipment
Train core with the equipment you actually have. Each list below is filtered to one tool, so you can build a session around a pair of dumbbells, a cable stack, a barbell, or nothing at all.
All Core Exercises (175)
Browse the complete list of free core exercises below. Each guide includes an animated GIF demonstration, step-by-step instructions, the target muscle, and the equipment you need — perfect for building your own core workout or adding moves to a custom AI workout plan.
- Barbell Press Sit-upAbs · Barbell · Beginner
- Dumbbell Side BendAbs · Dumbbell · Beginner
- Sledge HammerAbs · Hammer · Beginner
- Band Standing CrunchAbs · Band · Beginner
- Cable Seated CrunchAbs · Cable · Beginner
- Cable Standing LiftAbs · Cable · Beginner
- Bottoms-upAbs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Weighted Front PlankAbs · Weighted · Intermediate
- Assisted Hanging Knee RaiseAbs · Assisted · Intermediate
- Weighted CrunchAbs · Weighted · Intermediate
- Tuck CrunchAbs · Body Weight · Intermediate
- Bodyweight Incline Side PlankAbs · Body Weight · Intermediate
- Assisted Prone Rectus Femoris StretchAbs · Assisted · Intermediate
- Kettlebell Double WindmillAbs · Kettlebell · Intermediate
- Lever Seated CrunchAbs · Leverage Machine · Advanced
- Band Horizontal Pallof PressAbs · Band · Advanced
- Pelvic TiltAbs · Body Weight · Advanced
- Reverse CrunchAbs · Body Weight · Advanced
- Assisted Hanging Knee Raise With Throw DownAbs · Assisted · Advanced
- Full MalteseAbs · Body Weight · Advanced
- PlankAbs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Side PlankAbs · Body Weight · Beginner
- CrunchAbs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Sit-UpAbs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Hanging Leg RaiseAbs · Body Weight · Intermediate
- Cable CrunchAbs · Cable · Beginner
- Russian TwistAbs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Ab Wheel RolloutAbs · Body Weight · Intermediate
- Dead BugAbs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Lateral Throw DownAbs · Assisted · Advanced
- Vertical Leg Raise (on Parallel Bars)Abs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Side-to-side Toe Touch (male)Abs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Throw DownAbs · Assisted · Advanced
- Wind SprintsAbs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Cable Twist (up-down)Abs · Cable · Intermediate
- Cable Kneeling CrunchAbs · Cable · Beginner
- Cable Side BendAbs · Cable · Intermediate
- Roller Body SawAbs · Roller · Intermediate
- Jackknife Sit-upAbs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Barbell Standing Ab RolleroutAbs · Barbell · Intermediate
- Weighted Overhead Crunch (on Stability Ball)Abs · Weighted · Intermediate
- Standing Wheel RolleroutAbs · Wheel Roller · Intermediate
- Band Bicycle CrunchAbs · Band · Beginner
- Potty SquatAbs · Body Weight · Intermediate
- Lying Elbow To KneeAbs · Body Weight · Advanced
- Cable Reverse CrunchAbs · Cable · Intermediate
- Lean PlancheAbs · Body Weight · Advanced
- Kettlebell WindmillAbs · Kettlebell · Intermediate
- Straddle MalteseAbs · Body Weight · Advanced
- Butt-upsAbs · Body Weight · Intermediate
- Full PlancheAbs · Body Weight · Advanced
- CocoonsAbs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Side Hip (on Parallel Bars)Abs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Alternate Heel TouchersAbs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Cable Tuck Reverse CrunchAbs · Cable · Intermediate
- Weighted Decline Sit-upAbs · Weighted · Intermediate
- Flexion Leg Sit Up (bent Knee)Abs · Body Weight · Intermediate
- Lever Seated Crunch V. 2Abs · Leverage Machine · Intermediate
- Twisted Leg Raise (female)Abs · Body Weight · Intermediate
- Weighted Seated Twist (on Stability Ball)Abs · Weighted · Intermediate
- FlagAbs · Body Weight · Intermediate
- Barbell Rollerout From BenchAbs · Barbell · Intermediate
- Crunch (hands Overhead)Abs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Side Bridge V. 2Abs · Body Weight · Intermediate
- Otis UpAbs · Weighted · Intermediate
- Frog PlancheAbs · Body Weight · Advanced
- Suspended Reverse CrunchAbs · Body Weight · Beginner
- InchwormAbs · Body Weight · Intermediate
- Band V-upAbs · Band · Beginner
- Bridge - Mountain Climber (cross Body)Abs · Body Weight · Advanced
- Crunch (on Stability Ball)Abs · Stability Ball · Intermediate
- Band Alternating V-upAbs · Band · Beginner
- Sit-up With Arms On ChestAbs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Lever Seated Leg Raise CrunchAbs · Leverage Machine · Beginner
- Prone Twist On Stability BallAbs · Stability Ball · Advanced
- Air BikeAbs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Band Standing Twisting CrunchAbs · Band · Intermediate
- Sit-up V. 2Abs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Hip Raise (bent Knee)Abs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Leg Pull In Flat BenchAbs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Cable Russian Twists (on Stability Ball)Abs · Cable · Intermediate
- Hanging Oblique Knee RaiseAbs · Body Weight · Beginner
- V-sit On FloorAbs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Band Kneeling Twisting CrunchAbs · Band · Intermediate
- Spine TwistAbs · Body Weight · Advanced
- L-sit On FloorAbs · Body Weight · Advanced
- One Arm Slam (with Medicine Ball)Abs · Medicine Ball · Advanced
- Cable Standing CrunchAbs · Cable · Intermediate
- Hanging Straight Leg RaiseAbs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Assisted Sit-upAbs · Assisted · Intermediate
- Crab Twist Toe TouchAbs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Knee Touch CrunchAbs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Cable Side CrunchAbs · Cable · Intermediate
- Stability Ball Crunch (full Range Hands Behind Head)Abs · Stability Ball · Intermediate
- Band Jack Knife Sit-upAbs · Band · Beginner
- Incline Twisting Sit-upAbs · Body Weight · Advanced
- Kettlebell Bent PressAbs · Kettlebell · Advanced
- Cable Seated TwistAbs · Cable · Intermediate
- Front Plank With TwistAbs · Body Weight · Advanced
- Crunch (on Stability Ball, Arms Straight)Abs · Stability Ball · Intermediate
- 45° Side BendAbs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Cable Judo FlipAbs · Cable · Advanced
- Smith Hip RaiseAbs · Smith Machine · Intermediate
- Curl-upAbs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Barbell Seated TwistAbs · Barbell · Intermediate
- Landmine 180Abs · Barbell · Intermediate
- Pull-in (on Stability Ball)Abs · Stability Ball · Intermediate
- Suspended Abdominal FalloutAbs · Body Weight · Intermediate
- Arm Slingers Hanging Bent Knee LegsAbs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Band Vertical Pallof PressAbs · Band · Advanced
- Weighted Russian Twist (legs Up)Abs · Weighted · Intermediate
- Wheel RolleroutAbs · Wheel Roller · Intermediate
- Power Point PlankAbs · Body Weight · Intermediate
- Lunge With TwistAbs · Body Weight · Intermediate
- Groin CrunchAbs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Seated Side Crunch (wall)Abs · Body Weight · Advanced
- Prisoner Half Sit-up (male)Abs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Roller Reverse CrunchAbs · Roller · Intermediate
- Spell CasterAbs · Dumbbell · Beginner
- Seated Leg RaiseAbs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Band Assisted Wheel RolleroutAbs · Band · Beginner
- Gorilla ChinAbs · Body Weight · Intermediate
- Assisted Motion Russian TwistAbs · Medicine Ball · Intermediate
- Band Push Sit-upAbs · Band · Intermediate
- Band Seated TwistAbs · Band · Intermediate
- Lying Leg-hip RaiseAbs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Janda Sit-upAbs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Crunch FloorAbs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Decline Sit-upAbs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Front LeverAbs · Body Weight · Advanced
- Reverse Plank With Leg LiftAbs · Body Weight · Intermediate
- Posterior Step To Overhead ReachAbs · Body Weight · Advanced
- Cable TwistAbs · Cable · Advanced
- Band Lying Straight Leg RaiseAbs · Band · Beginner
- Weighted Side Bend (on Stability Ball)Abs · Weighted · Intermediate
- Barbell RolleroutAbs · Barbell · Intermediate
- Push-up To Side PlankAbs · Body Weight · Advanced
- Weighted Hanging Leg-hip RaiseAbs · Weighted · Intermediate
- Decline CrunchAbs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Oblique Crunches FloorAbs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Barbell Side Bent V. 2Abs · Barbell · Intermediate
- Hanging Straight Leg Hip RaiseAbs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Lying Leg Raise Flat BenchAbs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Barbell Sitted Alternate Leg RaiseAbs · Barbell · Intermediate
- Half Sit-up (male)Abs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Hanging Leg Hip RaiseAbs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Shoulder TapAbs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Negative CrunchAbs · Body Weight · Beginner
- 3/4 Sit-upAbs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Flexion Leg Sit Up (straight Arm)Abs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Weighted Russian TwistAbs · Weighted · Intermediate
- Arm Slingers Hanging Straight LegsAbs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Barbell Standing TwistAbs · Barbell · Intermediate
- Lever Kneeling TwistAbs · Leverage Machine · Intermediate
- Incline Leg Hip Raise (leg Straight)Abs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Captains Chair Straight Leg RaiseAbs · Body Weight · Intermediate
- Hanging Straight Twisting Leg Hip RaiseAbs · Body Weight · Intermediate
- Lever Seated Crunch (chest Pad)Abs · Leverage Machine · Advanced
- Oblique Crunch V. 2Abs · Body Weight · Intermediate
- Frog CrunchAbs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Barbell Sitted Alternate Leg Raise (female)Abs · Barbell · Intermediate
- Hanging PikeAbs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Elbow-to-kneeAbs · Body Weight · Advanced
- Weighted Russian Twist V. 2Abs · Weighted · Intermediate
- Twisted Leg RaiseAbs · Body Weight · Advanced
- Cable Side Bend Crunch (bosu Ball)Abs · Cable · Beginner
- Cable Standing Crunch (with Rope Attachment)Abs · Cable · Intermediate
- Kettlebell Advanced WindmillAbs · Kettlebell · Advanced
- Quarter Sit-upAbs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Inchworm V. 2Abs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Kneeling Plank Tap Shoulder (male)Abs · Body Weight · Beginner
- Straddle PlancheAbs · Body Weight · Advanced
- Kettlebell Figure 8Abs · Kettlebell · Advanced
- Cross Body CrunchAbs · Body Weight · Intermediate
- Arms Overhead Full Sit-up (male)Abs · Body Weight · Beginner
Core Training FAQ
What is the difference between core and abs?
The abs (rectus abdominis) are just one part of the core. The core also includes the obliques, the deep transverse abdominis, the lower back muscles, and even the glutes and diaphragm. A strong core stabilizes the spine in every lift, not just in crunches.
Do ab exercises burn belly fat?
No — you cannot spot-reduce fat. Ab exercises build the muscle underneath, but visible abs come from lowering overall body fat through a calorie deficit. Train the core 2-4 times per week and manage nutrition; the two together reveal definition.
How often can I train my core?
The core recovers quickly, so 3-4 short sessions per week work well. Mix anti-extension work (planks, dead bugs), anti-rotation work (Pallof presses), and flexion work (crunches, hanging knee raises) instead of doing only crunches.
Are planks better than crunches?
They train different things: planks build isometric stability that transfers to squats, deadlifts, and posture, while crunches actively shorten the abs and build the six-pack muscle. The best core programs include both, plus rotation-resisting movements like the Pallof press.










