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The best cardio core exercises, ranked from easiest to hardest
1.
Pike twist
This isnt yourtypical side plank.
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High plank trunk rotations
High plank trunk rotations arent easy.
Instead of staying in a high plank, you twist and fully extend your leg out to the side.
It doesnt take long for your heart to start pounding.
Downward dog and knee drive
This downward dog gets an oblique-blasting makeover by adding in side knee drives.
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Mountain climbers
Ready to speed things up?
Mountain climbers involve holding a high plank as you quickly bring your knees into your chest.
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Plank hops
If you havent tried plank hops yet, prepare yourself because this exercise isnt easy.
It only takes a handful of hops back and forth to start to feel the burn.
Inchworms
Inchworms are in many HIIT workouts for a reason.
Aside from strengthening your abs (and the rest of your body!
), theyre also a great way to get in some cardio.
One-arm alternating mountain climbers
Mountain climbers, but make them one-armed.
Burpees
You knew burpees would make this list of cardio core exercises.
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