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Beginner Core Workout for Fat Loss

This 45-minute beginner core workout is designed to target your abdominal muscles and obliques, incorporating a variety of exercises that utilize full equipment. The session focuses on building strength and stability in your core while promoting fat loss.

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45 minutes
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Core
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10/21/20250 viewsbeginner45 min

Plank

Details

Sets
3
Reps
30-60 seconds
Rest
30s
Equipment
None

Form Instructions

Start on your hands and knees, then extend your legs back, resting on your forearms and toes.
Engage your core and keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
Hold the position for 30-60 seconds, avoiding any arching of the back.

Russian Twists

Details

Sets
3
Reps
10-15 per side
Rest
30s
Equipment
Medicine ball or dumbbell

Form Instructions

Sit on the floor with your knees bent, holding a medicine ball or dumbbell with both hands.
Lean back slightly while keeping your back straight, with your feet lifted off the ground.
Twist your torso to the right, bringing the ball/dumbbell beside your hip, then twist to the left.
Continue alternating sides for the designated reps.

Bicycle Crunches

Details

Sets
3
Reps
12-15 per side
Rest
30s
Equipment
None

Form Instructions

Lie on your back with your hands behind your head and your legs lifted to a tabletop position.
Engage your core, then extend your left leg while simultaneously bringing your right elbow to your left knee.
Switch sides by extending your right leg and bringing your left elbow to your right knee.
Keep the motion fluid and controlled.

Mountain Climbers

Details

Sets
3
Reps
10-15 per side
Rest
30s
Equipment
None

Form Instructions

Start in a plank position with your arms straight and hands directly under your shoulders.
Bring your right knee towards your chest, then return it back to the plank position.
Quickly switch legs, bringing your left knee towards your chest.
Maintain a steady pace and keep your core engaged throughout.

Leg Raises

Details

Sets
3
Reps
10-15
Rest
30s
Equipment
None

Form Instructions

Lie flat on your back with your legs extended and hands under your glutes for support.
Keeping your legs straight, lift them up to a 90-degree angle.
Lower your legs back to just above the ground without letting your back arch.
Repeat the movement for the designated number of reps.

Hovering Side Plank

Details

Sets
3
Reps
30 seconds per side
Rest
30s
Equipment
None

Form Instructions

Lie on your side with your legs stacked and extend one arm directly beneath your shoulder.
Lift your hips off the ground, keeping your body in a straight line.
Hold this position for 30 seconds before switching to the other side.