Get Ripped with This 7-Minute Core Workout

When it comes to getting those abs in shape and working towards a six-pack, you don’t have to do a ton of reps to see results. In a recent video on the Athlean-X channel, strength coach and trainer Jeff Cavaliere C.S.C.S. shows a bodyweight workout with five exercises that only takes seven minutes each day.

Each exercise targets one of the core’s five movement patterns and should be done for 60 seconds, with 30 seconds of rest in between.

Starting from the bottom, the first exercise is the Reverse Frog Swipes. This one focuses on the lower ab area by moving the pelvis up towards the shoulders. According to Cavaliere, it’s important to move the pelvis and not just pull up with the legs. To do this, you should have enough freedom to swipe your hands under your tailbone.

Next up is the Hip Drop Knee Drives, which targets the obliques. Controlled rotation is key here, and adding an extra knee drive at the top of the rep helps to focus on the lower abs.

Moving to the mid-range, we have the V-Up Leg Hugs. This exercise involves bringing the upper body and lower body towards each other. Cavaliere suggests an alternating style, hugging around one leg at the top end of the first rep, the other leg on the second, and then around both legs on the third.

The Sledgehammers exercise is another rotational move that targets the obliques and upper abdominal fibers. Keeping the legs on the ground and using momentum to sledgehammer the arms down is the key to this move.

Finally, the Roll Ups exercise, a Pilates staple, focuses on the negative portion of the rep. Cavaliere emphasizes performing the negative portion with good control, lowering yourself back down slowly.

These exercises are a great way to work on those abs, and with just seven minutes a day, it’s a quick and effective routine to add to your workout. So, if you’re looking to strengthen your core and work towards those abs, give this 7-minute workout a try!