5 Minute Core Tightening Workout

Reveal those sexy abs!

Your core is at the center of it all, literally. With a strong and tight core, everything else becomes increasingly manageable. Your core is an active part of every movement you do. Walking, running, lifting and nearly every single exercise involves the core.

This 5-minute routine will burn your abs to exhaustion. Since the abs are a large muscle, we’ll use a heavy weight to get them trained to their full potential. Push yourself through this routine and flatten that belly to perfection.

Equipment Needed: Interval Timer (Gymboss is a free app download), one heavy weight(think 20-25 lbs), yoga mat or soft surface

What to Do: Review the workouts below and watch the videos to become familiarized with each exercise. Perform each exercise for the designated time. Do this workout 3 times a week to strengthen and  tighten your core.

Exercises: 
1. Dumbbell Side Bend – 30 seconds on each side
2. Russian Twist – 1 minute
3. Dumbbell Crunch – 1 minute
4. Weighted Jack Knife – 1 minute
5. Dumbbell Star Crunch – 30 seconds
6. Dumbbell Toe Touch – 30 seconds

Dumbbell Side Bend


Russian Twist

Dumbbell Crunch

Weighted Jack Knife

Dumbbell Star Crunch, Dumbbell Toe Touch

Flat stomachs are made in the kitchen. Check out some of these tips to make sure you’re eating clean to reveal those sexy abs:

5 Reasons You’re Not Losing Belly Fat
8 Ways To Achieve A Flat Belly
Top 25 Flat Belly Foods

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