5 exercises to sculpt your waistline

Ready to sculpt your waist? The key to revealing toned abs is to target all the stabilizing muscles deep in your body (aka transverse abdominals) as well as the muscles that support you on both sides – hello obliques!

Today, we’re sharing the perfect waistline routine by working your abs from different angles to reach every inch of your body: obliques, upper abs and lower abs. This quick workout will have you feeling strong and confident in just 10 minutes.

Do this circuit three times, with 15 reps per movement. All you need is a pair of 10-pound dumbbells!

PLANK KICK-THROUGH

TONES YOUR SHOULDERS, OBLIQUES AND ENTIRE CORE.
Start in a plank position, body straight from head to toe, shoulders over wrists. In one sweeping motion, rotate your body to the right while kicking with your left foot. Open in side plank position, extending your right arm over your head. Return to plank position and repeat on the other side.

Do 15 reps, alternating sides.

ROCK THE BOAT

TONE YOUR OBLIQUES AND HIPS.

Starting from a seated position with your legs above the ground, hold your dumbbell in both hands at chest level. With your spine straight and your core engaged, rotate the dumbbell over your body to the right and then to the left.

Do 15 seconds, alternating sides.

SIDE PLANK AND OBLIQUE TWIST

TONE YOUR OBLIQUES AND SHOULDERS.

Start in a side plank position with your right forearm firmly planted on the floor and your left hand holding a dumbbell on the floor in front of you. For added stability, you can stagger your legs, placing your feet in front of each other. Engaging your core and keeping the dumbbell as close to your body as possible, raise your left arm straight up over your head. Maintaining control, lower the dumbbell down and place it directly under your torso. Return to the starting position.

Do 15 reps on each side.

TOUCH TOES

TONES THE LOWER ABS.

Start by lying on your back with your legs extended perpendicular to the floor and your feet flexed. Holding a dumbbell in both hands, extend your arms toward your feet, lifting your shoulders off the ground. Return to the starting position.

Do 15 reps.

SEA STAR

TONES YOUR WHOLE BODY.

Start lying on your back with your arms and legs extended to your sides. In one sweeping motion, lift your shoulders and legs off the floor and hug your knees into your chest, engaging your core as you rise. Slowly rest your back.

Do 15 reps.