7 At-Home Exercises to Build Core Strength

1. Plank

This traditional workout strengthens your core completely. With your forearms on the floor, your elbows exactly beneath your shoulders, and your body in a straight line from your head to your heels, begin in the push-up position. Hold for as long as you can with proper form, which should be between 30 and 1 minute.

2. Side Plank

This version focuses on the obliques. Lay on your side with your hips raised off the floor, your legs stacked, and one elbow exactly under your shoulder. Hold each side for 30 to 1 minute.

3. Bird-Dog

Your stability and core strength will both increase with this workout. With your hands shoulder-width apart and your knees hip-width apart, begin on all fours. Maintaining a flat back and an engaged core, extend one arm forward and the opposing leg back. After a brief period of holding, swap sides. Do ten to twelve repetitions on each side.

4. Dead Bug

Your deep core muscles get a good workout from this exercise. With your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent, lie on your back. Keep your lower back pressed against the ground as you raise one arm straight up and extend the opposing leg straight out. Return your leg and arm to their starting positions after lowering them slowly and without making contact with the ground. Do ten to twelve repetitions on each side.

5. Crunches

This classic workout works the upper abdominal muscles. With your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent, lie on your back. Pull your belly button toward your spine to activate your core. Then, raise your upper back off the floor while maintaining a relaxed neck. Reverse the movement and repeat ten to twelve times.

6. Russian Twists

Rotational stability is enhanced and the obliques are worked with this exercise. Place your feet flat on the floor and sit with your knees bent. Keep your back straight and your core tight as you gently lean back. Swing your torso back and forth, bringing your hands to either sides surface. Do ten to twelve repetitions on each side.

7. Mountain Climbers

This exercise works your core and raises your heart rate. With your hands shoulder-width apart and your body in a straight line from your head to your heels, begin in the high plank position. Keep your hips low and your core tight as you swiftly switch between pulling your knees up to your chest. Keep going for another 30 to 60 seconds.