This ab workout may be quick, but you'll definitely feel the burn. Work your core with this challenging circuit—it only takes 10 minutes.

Complete the circuit twice with 15 seconds rest in between each move. 

Plank up-downs – 30 seconds

  • Begin in a high plank position with your palms flat on the floor, hands shoulder-width apart, wrists stacked below your shoulders and your legs extended behind your body approximately hip-width apart
  • Lower your left arm down to the floor and place your left forearm on the floor
  • Lower your right arm to the floor and place your right forearm on the floor
  • Pause briefly before placing your left hand on the floor and extending your left arm
  • Place your right arm on the floor and extend your right arm to return back to the starting position for one rep

Lateral plank walk – 30 seconds

  • Begin in a high plank position with your palms flat on the floor, hands shoulder-width apart, wrists stacked below your shoulders and your legs extended behind your body approximately hip-width apart
  • Maintain the plank position as you step right with your right hand and foot, followed by your left hand and foot for one rep
  • Reverse the movement, stepping left with your left hand and foot, followed by your right hand and foot

Reverse crunches – 30 seconds

  • Begin on your back, arms by your side and palms facing down to help maintain balance
  • Bend your knees 90 degrees and lift your feet up so your thighs are perpendicular to the floor
  • Press your palms into the floor as you crunch your knees into your chest
  • Pause briefly at the top of this movement then lower your legs slowly, in a controlled manner, back to the ground without letting your back arch off the floor for one rep
  • Be sure to pull the rib cage down so that it doesn’t flare upward and keep your stomach flat and engaged throughout the duration of this movement

Torsion control – 30 seconds

  • Begin in a high plank position with your hands stacked directly under your shoulders and your legs extended behind your body
  • Lift your left hand and touch it to the inside of your right elbow
  • Place your left hand back on the ground
  • Lift your right hand and touch it to the inside of your left elbow for one rep

Side plank – 30 seconds each side

  • Begin lying on your right side with your feet stacked together and your right forearm directly below your shoulder
  • Engage your core and lift your hips and knees upward until your body forms a straight line from your head to your heels
  • Pause briefly before releasing your hips back to the ground for one rep
  • Complete the designated amount of reps before repeating the movement on the opposite side

Bird dog crunches – 30 seconds

  • Begin in a tabletop position with your wrists stacked under your shoulders and your knees stacked under your hips
  • Extend your left arm forward and your right leg backwards while maintaining a flat back and keeping your hips in line with the floor
  • Engage your core and pause briefly before lowering your arm and leg back to the floor for one rep
  • Repeat on the opposite arm and leg