8 Weighted Abs Exercises for a Defined Core, According to Trainers

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Weighted Russian Twists

Sit on the floor, knees bent, feet flat. Hold a dumbbell or weight plate close to your chest. Slightly lean back, engage your core.

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Weighted Russian Twists

Now You shouls twist your torso right and left, feet off the ground. Do controlled twists for your desired reps.

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Weighted Planks

Assume a forearm plank position. Add weight (plate or sandbag) on your lower back. Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels, engaging your core. Hold for as long as possible.

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Weighted Leg Raises

Lie flat on your back with legs straight. Grasp a dumbbell or medicine ball between your feet.

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Weighted Crunches

Lie on your back with bent knees and feet flat on the ground. Clasp a weight plate or dumbbell to your chest. Execute a standard crunch by raising your upper back off the ground while keeping your lower back in contact with the floor.

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Weighted Bicycle Crunches

Lie on your back with hands behind your head and legs raised off the ground. Hold a dumbbell in one hand, then bring your right elbow towards your left knee while extending your right leg.

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Weighted Side Planks

Get into a side plank with your elbow under your shoulder and stack your legs. Add a weight plate on your hip. Hold for the desired time, then switch sides.

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Weighted Woodchoppers

Begin by standing with your feet positioned shoulder-width apart, grasping the handle with both hands. Initiate the movement with the handle at one side of your body, and then engage your core and twist your torso.

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Begin by lowering one leg and the opposite arm toward the ground, all while ensuring your lower back stays firmly pressed against the floor

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Weighted Dead Bug