Core Exercises - Ab Workouts and Core Stability Training
Browse 112 abs exercises with video tutorials, equipment notes, and difficulty ratings. Free workout database from Gym Navigator.
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Swiss Ball Transfer Crunch
Weight Plate Oblique Pullover Crunch off a Bosu Ball
Hanging Reverse Crunch Bent Knees
Lying Leg Raise: Lower-Ab Floor Exercise
Bench Hip Raise
Neutral Grip Pull Up Knee Raise
Gladiator Get Up
Reverse Plank Bridge Hip Lift
Pike Plank Exercise: Build Core Strength
Single-Arm Kettlebell Swing
Split Stance Russian Kettlebell Swing
Rear Foot Elevated Kettlebell Single Leg RDL
Kettlebell Bottom Up Clean with Single Leg March
Standing Kettlebell Side to Side Rotation
Goliaz Kettlebell Swing
Reciprocating Kettlebell Overhead Press
Kettlebell v up
Gorilla Burpee
Table Swing Set Bodyweight
Kettlebell Chest Fly with Leg Raise
Turkish Sit Up
Tall Kneeling DB Halo
Seated Windshield Wiper Bodyweight
Elbow Plank Press Up
Core Exercises for Building Ab Strength and Stability
Core exercises target the rectus abdominis, transverse abdominis, and oblique muscles. A strong core improves posture, reduces lower back pain, and boosts athletic performance across all sports and activities.
Why Core Training Matters
A strong core provides the foundation for every movement you perform. Whether you're lifting weights, running, throwing, or simply maintaining posture throughout the day, your core muscles stabilize your spine and transfer force between your upper and lower body.
Core training also prevents injury by supporting proper spinal alignment during heavy lifting and dynamic movements. Athletes with strong cores show improved performance in compound exercises like squats and deadlifts.
How to Choose Core Exercises
Beginners should start with bodyweight movements like the Penguin Crunch and Alternating V-Up. These teach proper core engagement without requiring complex equipment.
Intermediate and advanced lifters can progress to cable and landmine rotational exercises for greater resistance and enhanced oblique activation. Anti-rotation movements (resisting rotational forces) are particularly effective for building core stability.
Core Training Frequency
Train your core 2-3 times per week as part of your regular workout program. Include both anti-gravity movements (crunches, sit-ups) and anti-rotation movements (Pallof presses, woodchoppers) for balanced development.
Browse the exercises below to explore variations and build a strong, stable core.