Got a medicine ball and about 14 minutes? This beginner abs and core workout tones your midsection and builds endurance using a medicine ball. Short, sharp, and effective — each round hits your core from every angle. Get to it!
Beginner Medicine Ball Core Tone & Endurance is a free 14 min workout plan with 6 illustrated exercises for your core, abs, back and hips. Follow the workout online, save it to your WorkoutLabs Fit account or download it as a printable PDF.
Tap any exercise in the workout to see the muscles worked, clear exercise illustrations and step-by-step instructions. Each workout includes sets, reps, rest times and notes so you can follow the plan without guessing.
You'll need medicine ball for this workout. Tap any exercise to see form instructions and possible substitutions if a piece of equipment isn't available.
How long does the Beginner Medicine Ball Core Tone & Endurance take?
The full workout takes about 14 minutes, covering 6 exercises with prescribed sets, reps and rest periods. Using the built-in timers and auto-advance keeps you on pace from start to finish.
Is this workout suitable for my fitness level?
Yes – this is a beginner-friendly workout. Every exercise includes an illustration and step-by-step instructions, so you can learn proper form as you go. Start with lighter weights and focus on technique.
What muscles does this workout target?
This routine primarily works your abs, lower back, obliques. Tap any exercise in the workout to see a muscle diagram showing exactly which primary and secondary muscles it activates.
How often should I do this workout?
For get toned, increase endurance, aim to do this workout 2–3 times per week with at least one rest day between sessions. Progress by gradually adding weight or reps, and pair it with workouts for other muscle groups during the week.
Can I download or save this workout?
Yes – you can download this workout as a free printable PDF using the download button, or save it to a free WorkoutLabs Fit account to follow it on your phone, customize the exercises and track your progress.
Got a medicine ball and about 14 minutes? This beginner abs and core workout tones your midsection and builds endurance using a medicine ball. Short, sharp, and effective — each round hits your core from every angle. Get to it!
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Position yourself on all fours with knees underneath the hips and wrists under the shoulders.
Engage your abs and keep your spine neutral, pulling the shoulder blades towards the hips.
Lengthen the left leg until it is straight out and in line with your hips while simultaneously raising and straightening your right arm until it is parallel to the floor. Keep your head and shoulders aligned at all times.
Gently lower your arm and leg back to the starting position and alternate with the other arm and leg.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Upper Back & Lower Traps
Secondary:
Lower Back, Shoulders
Lay on a yoga/exercise mat or towel with your arms outstretched, palms down in front of you, and your legs outstretched with your soles facing up.
Simultaneously lift your right arm and left leg off the floor.
When you reach your flexion point, hold for a second before slowly lowering back down to the floor.
Repeat the same movement with your left arm and right leg.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
Secondary:
Abs
Position yourself on all fours on a mat.
Position your hands underneath your shoulders and place your knees under your hips.
Keep your right knee bent at 90 degrees and flex the foot as you lift the knee until it is level with the hip.
Lower the knee without touching the floor and repeat the lift.
Once you’ve completed the reps on the right leg, switch legs.
Fully extend your legs with one resting on top of the other.
Fully extend the top arm down the side of your body.
Bend the arm at floor level to 90 degrees. Your upper arm should be parallel to your body, while your forearm is at 90 degrees. This is the start position.
Lift your body off the ground and balance on your forearm and the side of your foot, while keeping your body in a straight line.
Contract your abdominal muscles and relax your shoulders.
Stand with your feet no wider than shoulder width apart and hold the medicine ball with one hand at either side in front of your chest.
Rotate your body from the waist up to the left side and raise the medicine ball over your left shoulder, not quite fully extending your arms. Be sure to get extra reach by pointing your right toe.
Using a chopping motion, bring the ball diagonally across the front of your body so that the ball ends on the outer side of your right shin.
Bring the ball straight up the right side of your body and again move diagonally across your body once again to complete the motion.
Primary muscle group(s):
Hamstrings, Obliques, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Calves, Hamstrings
Secure a firm grip with both hands on an appropriately weighted dumbbell. Place your feet shoulder-width apart. Begin by moving the dumbbell up and over towards your right side.
Twist your body to bring the dumbbell down and to the left. Bend at the knees and drop your hips slightly. Make the motion of placing the dumbbell on the ground.
Repeat the movement, taking the dumbbell back up and overhead. Keep your arms straight throughout.
Primary muscle group(s):
Obliques
Secondary:
Abs
Adjust the pulley lever to be above you. Stand next to a pulley machine with your left side. Grab the handle with both hands. Brace your core and separate your feet to outside of shoulder width.
Begin the movement by twisting with your obliques to pull the handle down and across your body.
Once the handle is on the right side of your body, pause and slowly return the handle to the starting position.
Fully extend your legs with one resting on top of the other.
Fully extend the top arm down the side of your body.
Bend the arm at floor level to 90 degrees. Your upper arm should be parallel to your body, while your forearm is at 90 degrees. This is the start position.
Lift your body off the ground and balance on your forearm and the side of your foot, while keeping your body in a straight line.
Contract your abdominal muscles and relax your shoulders.
Stand with your feet no wider than shoulder width apart and hold the medicine ball with one hand at either side in front of your chest.
Rotate your body from the waist up to the left side and raise the medicine ball over your left shoulder, not quite fully extending your arms. Be sure to get extra reach by pointing your right toe.
Using a chopping motion, bring the ball diagonally across the front of your body so that the ball ends on the outer side of your right shin.
Bring the ball straight up the right side of your body and again move diagonally across your body once again to complete the motion.
Primary muscle group(s):
Hamstrings, Obliques, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Calves, Hamstrings
Secure a firm grip with both hands on an appropriately weighted dumbbell. Place your feet shoulder-width apart. Begin by moving the dumbbell up and over towards your right side.
Twist your body to bring the dumbbell down and to the left. Bend at the knees and drop your hips slightly. Make the motion of placing the dumbbell on the ground.
Repeat the movement, taking the dumbbell back up and overhead. Keep your arms straight throughout.
Primary muscle group(s):
Obliques
Secondary:
Abs
Adjust the pulley lever to be above you. Stand next to a pulley machine with your left side. Grab the handle with both hands. Brace your core and separate your feet to outside of shoulder width.
Begin the movement by twisting with your obliques to pull the handle down and across your body.
Once the handle is on the right side of your body, pause and slowly return the handle to the starting position.