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Glutes and Core 7

40 min
 · 
14 exercises
As we close the final 2 weeks of this plan, we felt as if we should challenge you just one step further. What do you think? All exercises have small time additions, if you need to take a small rest before completing the remaining seconds, please do so. But push yourself!
Standing Side Leg Raises
2 sets
40 secs
15 sec rest
Only 1 set per leg here...
0:30 rest
Squats to Side Leg Raises
2 sets
35 secs
15 sec rest
Throwing these on for some added burn!
0:30 rest
Russian Twists
3 sets
40 secs
30 sec rest
Keep those rotations strong!
0:30 rest
Hip Raises
2 sets
40 secs
15 sec rest
Hit 40 seconds with a healthy pause at the top!
0:30 rest
Single Leg Hip Raises
2 sets
35 secs
15 sec rest
That's 1 set per leg, tense your glutes at the top of the motion.
0:30 rest
Dead Bug
3 sets
40 secs
30 sec rest
Use all of that core control and power to complete these.
0:30 rest
A
Adductor Knee Raises
4 sets
40 secs
Hold each leg for about a second at the top!
A
Donkey Kicks
4 sets
35 secs
30 sec rest
Tense those glutes!
0:30 rest
Plank Knee to Elbow
3 sets
40 secs
30 sec rest
Like always, don't be afraid to ground one knee here!
0:30 rest
B
Lying Crossover Leg Lifts
4 sets
30 secs
That's 2 sets per leg, you're so close!
B
Lying Side Leg Lifts
4 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
Our final glute exercise for today!
0:30 rest
Butterfly Stretch
2 sets
20 secs
10 sec rest
Bring a close to our awesome week!
0:30 rest
Gluteal Stretch
2 sets
20 secs
10 sec rest
Give those glutes a little love...
0:30 rest
Cobra Abdominal Stretch
2 sets
20 secs
10 sec rest
Stretch out that core and then tick this workout off!
This Glutes and Core 7 40 min gym workout plan effectively targets your abs, hip flexors, legs and rehab. 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 14 exercises and see which muscle groups they target. Enjoy!

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Glutes and Core 7
40 min
 · 
14 exercises
As we close the final 2 weeks of this plan, we felt as if we should challenge you just one step further. What do you think? All exercises have small time additions, if you need to take a small rest before completing the remaining seconds, please do so. But push yourself!
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Standing Side Leg Raises
2 sets
40 secs
15 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
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Only 1 set per leg here...
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
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Squats to Side Leg Raises
Next
Squats to Side Leg Raises
2 sets
35 secs
15 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Throwing these on for some added burn!
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Hamstrings
  1. Place your feet at shoulder width apart while keeping your chest up and your abdominals braced.
  2. Bend at the knees and drive your hips back as if you’re sitting in a chair. Continue to lower your body until your upper legs are parallel to the floor.
  3. Then drive your hips forward and push through your quads and glutes  to return to a standing position.
  4. Just as you reach the standing position, lift your chosen leg out to the side; it should be straight.
  5. Lower your leg back so that you return to the starting position and repeat for the other side!
Rest
0:00
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Russian Twists
Next
Russian Twists
3 sets
40 secs
30 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Keep those rotations strong!
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
Secondary:
Lower Back
  1. Lie on an exercise mat and place your feet your under something that will not move or ask a spotter hold them down for you. Keep your knees bent.
  2. Raise your upper body from the mat to form V-shape with your thighs.
  3. Keep your arms fully extended in front of your chest, clasping your hands together.This is the start position.
  4. In a smooth motion, twist your upper body to the right until you feel a stretch in your back and sides. Keep your arms parallel to the floor and exhale as you do this. Hold for a count of one and inhale.
  5. Return to the start position while breathing out.
  6. Repeat the movement,this time to the left side of your body.
  7. Repeat.

As your strength increases, you can hold a weight plate or medicine ball in front of you to increase resistance and engage other muscle groups.

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):
Obliques
Secondary:
Abs
  1. Lie on an exercise mat, with your back flat, knees bent and your feet flat on the floor slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  2. Fully extend your arms down the side of your body, palms facing in. This is the start position.
  3. Exhaling, crunch your torso forward and to the right until you can touch your right heel with your right hand. Hold for a count of one.
  4. Return to the starting position smooth motion, inhaling as you do so.
  5. Repeat the movement, this time to your left side.
  6. When you have completed the movement on both sides, you have done one repetition.
  7. Repeat.
Rest
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Hip Raises
Next
Hip Raises
2 sets
40 secs
15 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Hit 40 seconds with a healthy pause at the top!
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings
Secondary:
Abs, Lower Back
  1. Lie on an exercise mat with your knees bent so that your feet are flat on the floor. Keep your back straight.
  2. Place your hands out to your sides palms flat for stability.
  3. Raise your glutes off the floor by extending your hips upward while pushing down through you heels.
  4. Continue until your back, hips and thighs are in a straight line. Hold for a count of one.
  5. Return to the start position by lowering your hips back to the floor.
  6. Pause then repeat.
Rest
0:00
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Single Leg Hip Raises
Next
Single Leg Hip Raises
2 sets
35 secs
15 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
That's 1 set per leg, tense your glutes at the top of the motion.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
Secondary:
Abs, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
  1. Lie on an exercise mat with your knees bent so that your feet are flat on the floor.
  2. Raise one leg off the floor and bend your knee up towards your chest. Yhis is the start position.
  3. Perform the exercise by pushing down through your other heel and pushing your hips up, raising your glutes off the mat. Continue until your hips are in a straight line with your torso. Hold for a count of one.
  4. Return to the start position by lowering your hip to the floor.
  5. Complete all the repetitions for one set before changing legs.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings
Secondary:
Abs, Lower Back
  1. Lie on an exercise mat with your knees bent so that your feet are flat on the floor. Keep your back straight.
  2. Place your hands out to your sides palms flat for stability.
  3. Raise your glutes off the floor by extending your hips upward while pushing down through you heels.
  4. Continue until your back, hips and thighs are in a straight line. Hold for a count of one.
  5. Return to the start position by lowering your hips back to the floor.
  6. Pause then repeat.
Rest
0:00
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Dead Bug
Next
Dead Bug
3 sets
40 secs
30 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
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Use all of that core control and power to complete these.
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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Superset A - Adductor Knee Raises, Donkey Kicks
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Adductor Knee Raises
A
4 sets
40 secs
Superset A • Set 1 of 4
Rest before next set
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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.
Donkey Kicks
A
4 sets
35 secs
30 sec rest
Superset A • Set 1 of 4
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Tense those glutes!
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.

Rest
0:00
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Plank Knee to Elbow
Next
Plank Knee to Elbow
3 sets
40 secs
30 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Like always, don't be afraid to ground one knee here!
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs, Glutes & Hip Flexors
Secondary:
Obliques, Shoulders
  • Lay face down on the ground with extended legs.
  • Point your toes while you place your hands beneath your shoulders.
  • Push yourself up into the plank position.
  • Maintaining a tight core and flat back, bring your left knee to your right elbow.
  • Pause and slowly return each to the starting point.
  • Repeat with the other side and keep alternating.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs, Glutes & Hip Flexors
Secondary:
Lower Back
  1. Get into a push­up position with hands under shoulders and body straight from head to toes.
  2. Engage your core and bend your elbows, keeping them in towards the body.
  3. Lower your body towards the floor.
  4. Straighten your arms and quickly jump the feet forward to outside of the hands.
  5. Jump back to starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
  1. Get into a face down position on the floor supporting your upper body on your forearms. Your elbows should be bent at 90 degrees.
  2. Extend your legs straight out behind you, supporting them on your toes and balls of your feet.
  3. Keep your body in a straight line by tightening your abdominal and oblique muscles.
  4. Hold for as long as possible.

For extra balance training and core strengthening, you can lift one arm or leg.

Rest
0:00
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Superset B - Lying Crossover Leg Lifts, Lying Side Leg Lifts
Next
Lying Crossover Leg Lifts
B
4 sets
30 secs
Superset B • Set 1 of 4
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
That's 2 sets per leg, you're so close!
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
Secondary:
Hamstrings
  1. Lie on your side on a yoga mat or other soft surface with your lower arm bent and comfortably supporting your head and neck
  2. Bending at the knee, bring the foot on your upper leg to rest, sole-down, in front of the thigh on your lower leg, use your free hand if necessary
  3. Brace your core and make sure your body is nice and straight
  4. Slowly lift your lower leg up and off the ground by a few inches, keeping it straight during the exercise
  5. Slowly lower your leg to return to the starting position
Lying Side Leg Lifts
B
4 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
Superset B • Set 1 of 4
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Our final glute exercise for today!
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.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Hamstrings
  1. Place your feet at shoulder width apart while keeping your chest up and your abdominals braced.
  2. Bend at the knees and drive your hips back as if you’re sitting in a chair. Continue to lower your body until your upper legs are parallel to the floor.
  3. Then drive your hips forward and push through your quads and glutes  to return to a standing position.
  4. Just as you reach the standing position, lift your chosen leg out to the side; it should be straight.
  5. Lower your leg back so that you return to the starting position and repeat for the other side!
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
Bring a close to our awesome week!
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
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Gluteal Stretch
Next
Gluteal Stretch
2 sets
20 secs
10 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Give those glutes a little love...
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
Secondary:
Shoulders
  • Lie on your back on a mat or soft surface.
  • Bend your left knee then cross your right leg over so that your right shin is resting on your left knee.
  • Place your right hand through your legs and your left hand on the outside of your legs. Grab your left shin with both hands.
  • Remain on the ground and gently pull your left shin towards yourself.
  • Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
Rest
0:00
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Cobra Abdominal Stretch
Next
Cobra Abdominal Stretch
2 sets
20 secs
10 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Stretch out that core and then tick this workout off!
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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