Core Workout 1

This is a core burning workout with a difficult and new move to most people – twisted elbow plank and twisted elbow plank with dips. To read more about this move, click here. 

You can easily tailor this workout to your fitness level by picking the work time and rounds best for you!

Core workout 1

*for explanation of workout moves (in italics) & modifications, please refer to the {explanations & modifications} tab above. Or YouTube moves.

Overview:  A workout to help sculpt the core and strengthen the shoulders. 8 different exercises, held for 20-50 seconds (work time) with 10 seconds rest in between.  You pick the work time between 20-50 seconds based on your fitness level. Right side of the body first, then the left. Repeat exercises for each side 1-3 times also based on your fitness level.  As you get stronger, increase your work time and/or how many times you repeat the exercise.

Timer:  Work time - 20-50 seconds. Rest time - 10 seconds. Repeated 16 times if doing 1 round, repeated 32 times if doing 2 rounds, or repeated 48 times if doing 3 rounds. For example, if doing 30 seconds work and performing 2 rounds, set your time for 30sec/10sec x 32. 

Equipment:  Mat only!

Workout - right side then left

1. Plank hold

2. Suicide pushups (right arm lead)

3. Elbow plank hold

4. Spiderman plank on elbows (right side lead)

5. Right side plank hold on elbows

6. Right side plank  with dips on elbow

7. Right side twisted elbow plank hold

8. Right side twisted elbow plank with dips

- Repeat with left side leading

*Message me on FB with any questions! ~ JenG