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Glutes and Core 31-min Bodyweight Workout 🎯

31 min
 · 
10 exercises
You are MORE than ready for a change up, let's introduce some new exercises along with the additional challenges that come with them! Keep to the specified time guidelines, and own this workout. 
Standing Side Leg Raises
4 sets
35 secs
15 sec rest
That's 2 sets per leg to start, get those legs ready!
0:30 rest
Dead Bug
3 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
No need to rush these, just keep that form on point!
0:30 rest
Squat Jacks
4 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
30 seconds will fly! Just stay nice and low and refer to the instructions if necessary!
0:30 rest
Windshield Wipers
3 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
Bring those legs from left to right in a controlled manner!
0:30 rest
A
Donkey Kicks
4 sets
30 secs
Complete one set, and then switch legs and hit the next exercise in the superset. Repeat this four times!
A
Adductor Knee Raises
4 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
That's 2 sets per leg, hold each leg for about a second at the top!
0:30 rest
Plank Leg Lifts
3 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
Our final resistance exercise for the week. If you need to ground one knee, by all means do so!
0:30 rest
Butterfly Stretch
2 sets
20 secs
10 sec rest
Hold this stretch with a little added pressure!
0:30 rest
Groiners
2 sets
20 secs
10 sec rest
Get nice and deep into this stretch!
0:30 rest
Cobra Abdominal Stretch
2 sets
30 secs
10 sec rest
Once these are done, so are you!
This Glutes and Core 31-min Bodyweight Workout 🎯 31 min gym workout plan effectively targets your glutes, abs, hip flexors and legs. Easily follow this workout with confidence on your phone or printable exercise program with our clear exercise demonstrations. You can also look up step-by-step instructions for each of the 10 exercises and see which muscle groups they target. Enjoy!

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Glutes and Core 31-min Bodyweight Workout 🎯
31 min
 · 
10 exercises
You are MORE than ready for a change up, let's introduce some new exercises along with the additional challenges that come with them! Keep to the specified time guidelines, and own this workout. 
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Standing Side Leg Raises
4 sets
35 secs
15 sec rest
Set 1 of 4
Rest before next set
Get ready
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That's 2 sets per leg to start, get those legs ready!
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
Secondary:
Quadriceps
  1. Place your feet at shoulder-width apart while keeping your chest up and your abdominals braced.
  2. Slightly bend at the knees and lift your chosen leg out to the side; it should be reasonably straight.
  3. Continue to lift until your foot reaches 1 to 2 feet off the ground.
  4. Lower your leg back to the starting position and repeat for the other side!
Rest
0:00
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Dead Bug
Next
Dead Bug
3 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
No need to rush these, just keep that form on point!
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
  1. Lie on your back. Extend hands straight above towards the ceiling. Bring your knees up to a 90-degree angle. Shins should be parallel to the floor. Exhale and bring hips off the floor.
  2. Begin by extending one leg forward. The foot should be hovering just above the ground.
  3. Pause then return the leg to it’s starting position while extending the opposing leg. Keep alternating legs while maintaining a tight core.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs, Obliques
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
  1. Lie flat on an exercise mat on the floor keeping your lower back straight with no arching of your spine and with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
  2. Place your hands lightly on the sides of your head.
  3. Curl your torso upwards so your shoulders are slightly raised off the floor..
  4. Raise your knees until your thighs are at a right angle to the floor and your calves are parallel to the floor. This is the start position.
  5. Slowly move your legs in a pedaling action as if you are riding a bicycle.
  6. As you do so, exhale and bring your opposing elbow close to each knee by crunching to one side. Left elbow to right knee. Right elbow to left knee.
  7. After each crunch, return to the start position inhaling as you do so.
  8. Without pausing, repeat the movement to the other side.
  9. Repeat without pausing for the desired number of repetitions to each side.

Do not use your hands to pull your head and neck up during this exercise. Doing so may cause injury. Concentrate on a slow rhythmic cycle from side to side with perfect form for each repetition.

Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Lie flat on an exercise mat, extending your arms straight back behind your head.
  2. Fully extend your legs also. This is the start position.
  3. Bend at your waist and at the same time, raise your legs and arms to meet in a closed jackknife position. Exhale as you do this.
  4. At this point, your legs should remain fully extended at between 35-45 degrees from the floor.
  5. Your arms should be fully extended, parallel to your legs.
  6. Your upper body should be raised off the floor.
  7. Return to the start position by lowering your arms and legs back to the floor, exhaling as you do so.
  8. Repeat.
Rest
0:00
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Squat Jacks
Next
Squat Jacks
4 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
Set 1 of 4
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
30 seconds will fly! Just stay nice and low and refer to the instructions if necessary!
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Hamstrings
    1. Stand with your feet in a wide stance, with your toes slightly pointed outwards – like a sumo wrestler. Hold your hands together in front of your chest.
    2. Keeping your back straight, lower your body towards the ground by bending your knees.
    3. Bring your left leg in one step so that it lands next to your right leg.
    4. Take one step with your right leg away from your left leg so that you are now back to the starting position.
    5. Repeat the complete movement in reverse to complete one rep.

 

 

 

 

Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Hamstrings
  1. Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart. Bend your knees and bring yourself down into a squat until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
  2. Keep your chest up, your eyes focused straight ahead, and your core engaged. 
  3. Take mini, duck-like steps forwards and backwards for the designated number of reps.
  4. Quack quack.
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Hamstrings
  1. Place your feet at shoulder width apart while keeping your chest up and your abdominals braced.
  2. Begin the movement by swinging your arms up towards your shoulders. At the same time, bend at the knees and drive your hips back like you’re sitting in a chair.
  3. Once your upper thighs are parallel with the ground, pause, then drive your hips forward to return to the starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Calves, Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Standing with a braced core and flat back, bring your hands together at chest height. Position your feet to be at hip-width.
  2. Beginning with the right foot, step backward and across your left foot. Simultaneously, bend the left knee and drop it towards the ground.
  3. Stop when the front right knee is parallel with the ground. Push off the ground with your right foot and return to the starting position.
Rest
0:00
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Windshield Wipers
Next
Windshield Wipers
3 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Bring those legs from left to right in a controlled manner!
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs, Obliques
  1. Lie on an exercise mat, keeping your back flat with no arching of the spine.
  2. Extend your arms out beside you at shoulder level, with your palms pressed firmly to the floor. Your upper body should form a “T” shape.
  3. Raise your feet off the floor by bending your hips and knees to 90 degree angles. This is the start position.
  4. As you exhale, rotate both your thighs to one side until the outer thigh touches the ground or until you feel a stretch in your abs and lower back.
  5. Pause briefly, then rotate to the other side without pausing in the start position.
  6. When you have rotated to both sides, that is one repetition.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

This exercise has 3 levels of difficulty: Beginner – with the knees and hip bent as described above; intermediate – feet up with knees at 90 degrees but the hips remaining in a neutral position; advanced –legs straight and hips bent at 90 degrees so your body forms an “L”.

Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
Secondary:
Lower Back
  1. Lie on your back on a mat with hands under your lower buttocks on either side to support your pelvis.
  2. Legs straight out in front of you, ankles together and feet slightly off the floor.
  3. Keep your knees straight and raise your legs by flexing the hips until they are completely flexed.
  4. Return to starting position.
Rest
0:00
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Superset A - Donkey Kicks, Adductor Knee Raises
Next
Donkey Kicks
A
4 sets
30 secs
Superset A • Set 1 of 4
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Complete one set, and then switch legs and hit the next exercise in the superset. Repeat this four times!
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
Secondary:
Abs
  1. Position yourself on all fours on a mat.
  2. Position your hands underneath your shoulders and place your knees under your hips.
  3. Keep your right knee bent at 90 degrees and flex the foot as you lift the knee until it is level with the hip.
  4. Lower the knee without touching the floor and repeat the lift.
  5. Once you’ve completed the reps on the right leg, switch legs.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs, Lower Back
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Position yourself on all fours with knees underneath the hips and wrists under the shoulders.
  2. Engage your abs and keep your spine neutral, pulling the shoulder blades towards the hips.
  3. 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.
  4. Gently lower your arm and leg back to the starting position and alternate with the other arm and leg.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Lie face down on a flat bench with your hips on the edge of the bench. Fully extend your legs and raise your feet up from the floor so that they are in line with your body .
  2. Place your arms on top of the bench, using them to hold on to the front edge of the bench for stability.
  3. Squeeze your glutes and hamstrings and straighten your legs until they are level with your hips. This is the start position.
  4. Start the exercise by raising you left leg higher than your right leg.
  5. Then lower the left leg as you lift the right leg and so on.
  6. Alternate in this manner  until you have done all repetitions for each leg.

When performing this exercise, breathe normally. As your strength increases, you can add ankle weights.

Adductor Knee Raises
A
4 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
Superset A • Set 1 of 4
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
That's 2 sets per leg, hold each leg for about a second at the top!
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
Secondary:
Abs
  1. Position yourself on all fours on a mat with your palms flat and shoulder-width apart. Place your knees hip-width apart and bend them at a 90 degree angle.
  2. Try to relax your core so that your back and abs are in a natural position.
  3. Maintain this posture as you raise your right knee and bring it as close to your chest as you can.
  4. Now raise your right thigh out to the side, keeping the hips still.
  5. Kick your raised leg straight back slowly until it is in line with your torso.
  6. Reverse the movement to return to the starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Lie on your right side on top of a yoga mat or other soft surface.
  2. Brace your core and make sure your body is in a straight line. Keep your right hand on the ground and your left hand on your hip.
  3. Slowly lift the left leg into the air, keeping it straight during the exercise.
  4. Slowly lower your left leg. Complete the set then repeat with the other leg.
Rest
0:00
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Plank Leg Lifts
Next
Plank Leg Lifts
3 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Our final resistance exercise for the week. If you need to ground one knee, by all means do so!
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Lie on a mat and position yourself in a plank position. Place your elbows on the floor beneath your shoulders. Your toes should touch the floor and your torso should be lifted in a straight line.
  2. Engage your core muscles and lift one foot off the floor. Keep the rest of your body as still as you can. Your heel should lift until it is in line with your buttocks.
  3. Slowly lower the leg to the starting position and repeat with the other leg.
Rest
0:00
next up
Butterfly Stretch
Next
Butterfly Stretch
2 sets
20 secs
10 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Hold this stretch with a little added pressure!
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
Secondary:
Lower Back
  1. While sitting on the floor with a straight back and tight core, bring each foot inward. Feet should be touching and your legs should make a diamond shape.
  2. Grab your feet with your hands. Place your elbows on the inside of your knees. Slowly lean forward from the hips. Once you feel the stretch in your hip flexors, hold for 15 to 30 seconds. Slowly rise and repeat.
Rest
0:00
next up
Groiners
Next
Groiners
2 sets
20 secs
10 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Get nice and deep into this stretch!
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
Secondary:
Hamstrings
  1. Begin in a push-up position with your hands directly beneath your shoulders. Your legs will be straight behind you and your core will be contracted.
  2. Maintain a flat back as you bring your right foot forward and place it next to your right hand. Bend the left knee.
  3. Hold this stretch for 20 to 40 seconds. Return your right foot behind you and bring your left foot forward.Continue alternating.
Rest
0:00
next up
Cobra Abdominal Stretch
Next
Cobra Abdominal Stretch
2 sets
30 secs
10 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Once these are done, so are you!
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
Secondary:
Lower Back
  1. Lie face down with your hands under your shoulders.
  2. Point your feet downwards to lengthen your spine.
  3. Slowly push your torso up as far as you comfortably can – try to get your hips to rise off the floor slightly.
  4. Hold the stretch and then lower down to starting position.

Avoid this stretch if you have back problems.

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