Abs · 20 minutes

20-Minute Ab Workout at Home (No Equipment)

  • 20 min
  • 5 moves × 3 rounds
  • No Equipment
  • Advanced

This 20-minute ab workout targets your upper abs, lower abs and obliques to build a strong, stable core. It opens with a short warm-up, moves into a 5-exercise circuit you repeat 3 times, and finishes with a cool-down stretch.

Hit start and the built-in timer calls out every exercise and rest, so you never have to look at a clock. Switch the level below to make it easier or harder.

The workout

  1. Warm-Up

    30s each · no rest

    1. 1
      Standing Torso Twists starting position
      Standing Torso Twists

      Core · Back

      30s
    2. 2
      Inchworm starting position
      Inchworm

      Hamstrings · Shoulders · Core

      30s
    3. 3
      Hip Circles starting position
      Hip Circles

      Glutes · Core

      30s

  2. Main Circuit

    45s work · 15s rest

    Repeat 3× · 60s rest between rounds

    1. 1
      Bird Dog starting position
      Bird Dog

      Core · Back · Glutes

      45s
    2. 2
      Tuck Jumps starting position
      Tuck Jumps

      Quads · Core · Calves

      45s
    3. 3
      Standing Cross-Body Knee Crunch starting position
      Standing Cross-Body Knee Crunch

      Core · Quads

      45s
    4. 4
      Boxer Shuffle with Punches starting position
      Boxer Shuffle with Punches

      Shoulders · Calves · Core

      45s
    5. 5
      Step-Back Burpee starting position
      Step-Back Burpee

      Full Body · Quads · Core

      45s

  3. Cool-Down

    30s each · no rest

    1. 1
      Cobra Stretch starting position
      Cobra Stretch

      Core · Back

      30s
    2. 2
      Figure-Four Stretch starting position
      Figure-Four Stretch

      Glutes

      30s
    3. 3
      Child's Pose starting position
      Child's Pose

      Back

      30s

FAQ

Is a 20-minute ab workout enough?

Yes. 20 focused minutes with minimal rest is a complete session. Consistency matters more than length: doing this regularly beats an occasional long workout.

How often should I do this ab workout?

Aim for 3 to 4 times a week, alongside full-body training. Increase the level once the current one feels easy.

Can beginners do this workout?

Yes. The beginner version uses easier exercise variations and longer rest. Move at your own pace, and keep good form over speed. Pause the timer whenever you need to.

Do I need any equipment?

No. Every exercise uses just your bodyweight. A chair, wall or couch is the most you'll need, and a mat makes floor work more comfortable.

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