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10-Min No-Equipment Home Core Workout 🛡️

10 min
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4 exercises

This 10-minute no-equipment core workout is ideal for when you have a spare few minutes. Get to it!

Bird Dogs exercise illustration
Bird Dogs
2 sets
30 secs
15 sec rest
Alternate sides with every rep!
0:45 rest
Bicycles exercise illustration
Bicycles
2 sets
30 secs
15 sec rest
Instead of rushing through these, focus on using your core to pull each side towards each other.
0:45 rest
Modified Crunches exercise illustration
Modified Crunches
2 sets
30 secs
15 sec rest
No need to lead with your neck, lead with your chest and ensure your shoulders come up off the ground.
0:45 rest
Seated Extended Leg Raises exercise illustration
Seated Extended Leg Raises
4 sets
30 secs
15 sec rest
Alternate sides with every rep!

About this workout

10-Min No-Equipment Home Core Workout 🛡️ is a free 10 min workout plan with 4 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.

Workout details

  • Duration: 10 min
  • Exercises: 4
  • Training focus: Core, abs, back and hips
  • Equipment: NO EQUIPMENT
  • Level: Beginner
  • Format: Interactive workout and printable PDF

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Questions about this workout

What equipment do I need for this workout?

No equipment is needed – every exercise in this workout uses your own bodyweight, so you can do it at home or anywhere.

How long does the 10-Min No-Equipment Home Core Workout 🛡️ take?

The full workout takes about 10 minutes, covering 4 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.

10-Min No-Equipment Home Core Workout 🛡️
10 min
 · 
4 exercises
This 10-minute no-equipment core workout is ideal for when you have a spare few minutes. Get to it!
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Bird Dogs
Bird Dogs exercise illustration
2 sets
30 secs
15 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
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Alternate sides with every rep!
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):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Upper Back & Lower Traps
Secondary:
Lower Back, Shoulders
    1. 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.
    2. Simultaneously lift your right arm and left leg off the floor.
    3. When you reach your flexion point, hold for a second before slowly lowering back down to the floor.
    4. Repeat the same movement with your left arm and right leg.

 

 

 

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.
Rest
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Bicycles
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Bicycles
Bicycles exercise illustration
2 sets
30 secs
15 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Instead of rushing through these, focus on using your core to pull each side towards each other.
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
  1. Lie on your back. Bring your knees up to a 90-degree angle. Shins should be parallel to the floor. Place your hands behind your head and bring your shoulders off the ground.
  2. Exhale and contract your abdominals. Bring your head towards your knees while moving your knees toward your chest.
  3. Pause and return to the starting position.
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.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Lie on a mat with your hands under your buttocks and raise your legs slightly, keeping knees straight and ankles together.
  2. Keep abs engaged and perform short kicks in an alternating fashion.
  3. Repeat as needed and then lower legs to the ground.
Rest
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Modified Crunches
Next
Modified Crunches
Modified Crunches exercise illustration
2 sets
30 secs
15 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
No need to lead with your neck, lead with your chest and ensure your shoulders come up off the ground.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
  1. Lie flat on your back with your feet flat on the ground, and your knees bent at 90 degrees.
  2. Place your hands flat on top of your thighs.
  3. Keep your elbows in  so that they are in line to your body.
  4. Push your back down flat into the floor to isolate your abdominal muscles.
  5. Gently curl your shoulders forward and up off the floor.
  6. Continue to push down into the floor with your lower back.
  7. Raise your shoulders about four to six inches only.
  8. Hold and squeeze your abdominal muscles at the top of the motion.
  9. Return to the starting position in a smooth movement.
Rest
0:00
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Seated Extended Leg Raises
Next
Seated Extended Leg Raises
Seated Extended Leg Raises exercise illustration
4 sets
30 secs
15 sec rest
Set 1 of 4
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Alternate sides with every rep!
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Sit comfortably on the edge of a bench or chair, using your strong hand-grip for support.
  2. Slightly lean back and fully extend your legs outward and at a slight downward-pointing angle.
  3. Keep your core engaged and perform short leg raises in a controlled and alternating fashion.
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