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Awesome core workout with dumbbells – weights

Awesome core workout with dumbbells – weights

January 6, 2015 |

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Take your core work to new levels by adding dumbbells to the routine!

If you’re anything like me, when you think dumbbells you think of exercises specifically for the extremities (arms and legs). You think biceps curls and military press and lunges, etc. But did you also know that you can get in an amazing core workout with dumbbells, also? Today I’m sharing my favorite core workout with resistance that is guaranteed to shred your midsection. Ready or not, six-pack… we’re coming for you right now!

Need some dumbbells? Here’s a set just like the ones I have at home. I love that they’re small and don’t take up much space but also that they’re so incredibly versatile. There’s so much you can do with them because you have so many different weights available! Check them out on Amazon.
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The Workout

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Russian Twist
russian twist1Great for the anterior wall and the obliques; do it with your feet elevated to kick on the lower abs. (Dumbbell, Medicine Ball, or Kettle Bell)
10 touches to each side

Dumbbell crunch
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Rest the dumbbell on your chest or for an added challenge – raise the dumbbell straight up towards the ceiling with your arms extended. Hold in this position during the course of the lift. (Dumbbell, Medicine Ball, or Kettle Bell)
10 reps

Side Bend
dumbbell sidebendStanding with the dumbbell in the left hand; lean as far as you can to the right and then as far as you can to the left
10 reps to each side – Note only ONE dumbbell on this one! (Dumbbell or Kettle Bell)
10 reps on each side

Dumbbell Swing
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Don’t ever forget about strengthening your back as part of your core! Some dumbbell swings are great for the lower back, butt, and legs! (Dumbbell or Kettle Bell)
15 reps

Wood Chop
wood chop with weightsStart with weight high and on one side and finish with it low and on the other. Try to keep you lower back straight throughout the motion. (Dumbbell, Medicine Ball, or Kettle Bell)
10  on each side

Repeat the whole series three times for a killer core workout with dumbbells!

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Looking for more amazing workouts with weights? Here are a few of my favorites:

The 2-Exercise Total-Body Workout
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Total Body Gym Workout
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Total-Body Dumbbell Workout
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Or click here to see our entire workout library!!!

Make it happen,

Jared

By Jared Beckstrand

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Filed Under: Abs, At-Home Workout, Core Strength, Exercise, Fitness, Strength Training, Weights, Workout

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