Easy 20-Minute Abs and Core Workout (Summer Body Workouts At Home)

Want to work on that summer body from home without buying a single piece of equipment? You’re in the right place.

This 20-minute abs and core workout hits every part of your midsection with moves that actually work. No fancy gym membership needed—just grab a mat and follow along with 17 exercises that’ll have your core fired up in no time!

Let’s kick things off with a crunch that has a little extra something. You’ll do two quick pulses at the top of each crunch, which really helps you feel those abs working harder than a regular crunch.

For this one, you’ll stretch your whole body out long, then crunch everything back in. Your fingertips and feet won’t touch the ground at all, so it takes some coordination to keep control.

This move is all about keeping your back flat while you step your feet in and out. If you find your hips moving around too much, slow it down and really focus on keeping that core tight.

You’ll be extending your legs low, bringing them in, then extending them high. The pattern might feel tricky at first, but once you get the rhythm going, it flows pretty smoothly.

Here’s where we add some cross-body work to fire up those obliques. You’ll bring each knee to the opposite elbow first, then to the same side – it’s like a little dance in your plank.

Classic sit-ups, but with your legs completely straight out. This makes your abs work way harder to pull you up, so don’t worry if you can only come up partway at first.

Your legs will drop side to side like windshield wipers while you use your abs to control the movement.

The key is not letting them just fall – you want to feel your core bringing them back to center.

This one’s pretty straightforward – you’ll reach up to touch your toes as you lift one leg at a time. It’s a nice way to work your abs while getting a little stretch in your hamstrings too.

You’ll be on your side for this one, dipping your hips down and squeezing back up. Make sure you’re not sinking into that bottom shoulder – keep it strong and stable the whole time.

As you lift your legs back up from the drop, you’ll tuck one knee in toward your chest. It’s a nice variation that keeps things interesting and hits your abs from different angles.

This one’s a bit complex – you’ll go from your hands to your elbows, do a plank jack, then back up to your hands for another jack.

It takes some practice to get the rhythm down, but it’s a great full-body move.

Bring one knee toward your chest as you crunch up, then alternate sides. This dynamic movement targets your abs while keeping the exercise engaging.

You know these – they’re a classic for a reason! Just remember to actually meet that elbow to the opposite knee in the center, and keep your gaze up so you’re not straining your neck.

You’ll hold one leg up while the other hovers, then pulse the bottom leg twice before switching.

After alternating both sides, you’ll finish with scissor switches to keep your core engaged throughout the entire sequence.

This move has a few steps: drop your legs down, open them wide, close them, tuck your knees in, then extend back up.

It might sound complicated, but once you get the pattern, it flows together nicely.

Your legs will swoop down and around in a U-shape motion. The sweeping movement keeps your abs engaged the whole time while working them through different ranges.

We’re finishing with a good old plank hold. Just keep that body straight and squeeze everything tight.

If you want an extra challenge, add some side-to-side hip dips – your obliques will thank you later.