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Bodyweight core exercises

Bodyweight core exercises, from the easiest version to the hardest. Everything here uses your own body as the load, with at most a floor, a wall or a sturdy step.

53 moves52 with 3D demosBeginner 29Intermediate 17Advanced 7

Beginner bodyweight core exercises 29

Bird dog demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoBird dogBeginner · No equipmentBird dog, one limb at a time demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoBird dog, one limb at a timeBeginner · No equipmentCat-cow demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoCat-cowBeginner · No equipmentCross-body crunch demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoCross-body crunchBeginner · No equipmentCrunch demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoCrunchBeginner · No equipmentDead bug demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoDead bugBeginner · No equipmentDead bug heel taps demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoDead bug heel tapsBeginner · No equipmentElbow-to-knee crunch demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoElbow-to-knee crunchBeginner · No equipmentKnee plank demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoKnee plankBeginner · No equipmentKnee side plank demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoKnee side plankBeginner · No equipmentLong-arm crunch demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoLong-arm crunchBeginner · No equipmentLying leg raise on a bench demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoLying leg raise on a benchBeginner · A bench or box

Intermediate bodyweight core exercises 17

Bicycle crunch demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoBicycle crunchIntermediate · No equipmentBodyweight get-up demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoBodyweight get-upIntermediate · No equipmentDecline crunch demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoDecline crunchIntermediate · A bench or boxDecline oblique crunch demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoDecline oblique crunchIntermediate · A bench or boxDecline reverse crunch demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoDecline reverse crunchIntermediate · A bench or boxForearm plank demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoForearm plankIntermediate · No equipmentHollow body hold demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoHollow body holdIntermediate · No equipmentInchworm walkout demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoInchworm walkoutIntermediate · No equipmentJanda sit-up demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoJanda sit-upIntermediate · No equipmentLeg pull-in demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoLeg pull-inIntermediate · No equipmentMountain climbers demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoMountain climbersIntermediate · No equipmentReverse crunch demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoReverse crunchIntermediate · No equipment

Advanced bodyweight core exercises 7

Copenhagen plank demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoCopenhagen plankAdvanced · A bench or boxJackknife sit-up (V-up) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoJackknife sit-up (V-up)Advanced · No equipmentL-sit demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoL-sitAdvanced · No equipmentPlank walk-up demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoPlank walk-upAdvanced · No equipmentSide plank with leg lift demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoSide plank with leg liftAdvanced · No equipmentDragon flag demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoDragon flagExpert · A bench or boxV-sit demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoV-sitExpert · No equipment

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Questions people ask

What are good bodyweight core exercises for beginners?

Start with moves graded easy, such as Bird dog, Bird dog, one limb at a time, Cat-cow. There are 29 of them on this page. Each guide links to a harder option for when it starts to feel easy.

Can I do bodyweight core exercises at home without equipment?

Yes. 42 of the 53 moves here need nothing but your body, a floor, a wall or a step, for example Bird dog, Bird dog, one limb at a time, Cat-cow.

What are the hardest bodyweight core exercises?

Moves graded advanced or expert include Dragon flag, V-sit. Most have stepping stones; open a guide to see its easier options.

How do I choose the right level?

Pick a move you can do for the planned reps or time with control and a couple of reps in reserve. If it is easy, step up; if your form slips, step down. Every guide shows an easier and a harder option when one exists.

Movement education, not medical advice. Difficulty grades for imported entries are source-assigned and await editorial review. Stop for sharp or increasing pain, numbness or tingling. Health disclaimer.