9 Minute Bodyweight Core Workout | Steph Lyons Fitness

Feb 4, 2026

Description

Today's core strength workout is a focused 9 Minute Bodyweight Core Workout. This must do ab workout will help to build core strength.

While we cannot spot reduce belly fat, we still need to focus on building a strong core. Reducing processed food and incorporating strength training will help to reduce extra weight around the belly area. There are still so many benefits to dedicating time to strengthening your core.

A strong core will

  • Help with posture

  • Improve Balance

  • Better Form While Working Out or Performing Other Activities

  • Increase Stability

  • Reduce or Prevent Pain

Below is a breakdown of the plank exercises in this plank progression challenge!

Circuit - 40sec / Exercise

Toe Touches
Double Crunch to Hollow Extension
Hollow Extension + Crunch
Hollow Extension Hold
Table Top Crunch
Hip Raises
Alternating V Up
Knee Tucks
Side Knee Tuck Right
Side Knee Tuck Left
Plank Twist
Plank Saw
Plank

Add this core workout workout 2-3 days / week to your regular workout schedule and you are guaranteed to build strong abs and strengthen your core.

I hope you felt the ab burn after this workout!

Keep doing hard things, that is where you grow!

Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:27 Toe Touches
1:08 Double Crunch to Hollow Extension
1:49 Hollow Extension + Crunch
2:30 Hollow Extension Hold
3:11 Table Top Crunch
3:52 Hip Raises
4:33 Alternating V Up
5:14 Knee Tucks
5:55 Side Knee Tuck Right
6:36 Side Knee Tuck Left
7:17 Plank Twist
7:58 Plank Saw
8:39 Plank
9:20 Outro