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Dumbbell Core Workout

January 27, 2016 by Julie 14 Comments

This core workout utilizes a dumbbell to maximize the burn. It can be done at home or in the gym for a challenging abdominal workout. Thank you to Champion for supplying the sports bra you see in this post!

Good afternoon, my friends! If you are looking for a core workout that will both challenge you and keep things moving, I think you’ll enjoy giving this one a try!

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All you need is one dumbbell to complete this weighted core workout. It’s a challenging workout you can do at home in your living room when you have 15 minutes to spare or do as I do and take a screen shot of it on your phone to bring with you to incorporate into your next gym workout!

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The workout includes seven different core exercises that utilize a dumbbell, though you can also complete the workout without a dumbbell if you prefer. You’ll complete each of the exercises for 60 seconds each, then 40 seconds and finally 20 seconds for the final burn. I always like it when the first round is the most challenging since it feels like a small victory when you are done! After the first round, the time you spend on each exercise decreases by 20 seconds, but be sure to concentrate on your form to maximize the burn during every round. This is a great ab burner to add on to the end of a cardio workout on days when you want to work your core a little bit before calling it a day!

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Exercise Demonstrations

Here are links to the exercises mentioned in this workout, just in case any of them may be unfamiliar to you and you want to ensure your form is on point:

  • Russian Twists
  • Straddle Crunch
  • Woodchop
  • Plank Pull Through
  • Around The World Circles
  • Toe Touches
  • Alternating Crunch (Right/Left)

Phew!!

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The sports bra you see in this post is the Champion Absolute Racerback, a classic sports bra with a traditional racerback design. I had the option to select a handful of different sports bras from their site, but I kept going back to this classic. A basic black sports bra never goes out of style and since I recently tossed two black sports bras I’ve had for years, adding a new black sports bra to my collection was perfect.

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(And yes, this is what happens anytime you get on the floor around Sadie…)

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The racerback design of this sports bra is a bit slimmer than typical racerbacks which I love for the sleek, streamlined look and feel of the bra. It’s supportive enough for boot camp and strength-based workouts and while I wore it for a treadmill workout over the weekend and felt like it was supportive enough for my smaller chest, I think larger-chested women might prefer a slightly more supportive bra for running.

Aside from the look of the bra, the best thing about it is the price point. At only $15, this is one heck of an affordable sports bra! It’s available in a variety of different colors and patterns, so if you’re looking for a snazzier bra with a little more color, they’ve got you covered. (I almost opted for the Seabottom Blue Wingspan design.)

Additional Core Workouts

  • Evening Ab Workout
  • 8 Minute Ab Workout
  • 20 Minute Legs + Core Workout
  • 10 Minute Ab Circuit Workout

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Disclaimer: Though I am a certified personal trainer and certified group exercise instructor, please be mindful of your body and consult with your doctor before beginning a new exercise program. Keep it safe, my friends!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Champion. The opinions and text are all mine.

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Filed Under: Workouts Tagged With: ab strength workout, ab workout, at home workout, core workout, dumbbell workout, Workouts

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My name is Julie and I am a full-time blogger, new mama, fitness enthusiast (certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor) and food fanatic (mostly healthy... but also not-so-healthy) living in North Carolina with my husband, dog and baby boy. Thank you for visiting Peanut Butter Fingers! I hope you enjoy little glimpses into my life and have fun trying the sweaty workouts I frequently share and making some of my favorite recipes along the way!

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Comments

  1. Amanda says

    January 27, 2016 at 4:03 pm

    Your Sadie and my Stella are cut from the same cloth, lol- the minute you sit on the floor, it’s time to play!

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  2. Chelsea@TableForOne says

    January 27, 2016 at 4:44 pm

    I love a killer core workout! This looks perfect for those snowed-in days when going to the gym is just not going to happen.

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  3. Kaci @ Kaci K. RD2Be says

    January 27, 2016 at 6:04 pm

    That’s how most of my at-home workouts end too-with a dog in my lap. I’ll have to try this; I’ve been neglecting ab work!

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  4. Melanie says

    January 27, 2016 at 6:10 pm

    I love dumbbell workouts! Definitely keeping this in my phone for future reference. Thanks for sharing!
    $15 for a sports bra is an awesome deal. The racerback design is so cute!

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  5. Traci says

    January 27, 2016 at 6:49 pm

    Looks like a great workout, and I appreciate that it’s fast. Thanks for sharing these types of resources!

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  6. Daisy @ Fit Wanderlust Runner says

    January 27, 2016 at 7:08 pm

    Looks like a great workout! BTW that top is absolutely adorable! 🙂

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  7. Heather @ Polyglot Jot says

    January 27, 2016 at 8:27 pm

    I’ll be taking this little work out with me on vacation for a quick ab session! Thanks for sharing–your sports bra is so cute!

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  8. Jennifer J. says

    January 27, 2016 at 10:17 pm

    Hi! Not sure where you found the sports bra for $15, but the link to the website reads $22.00. Did you get a separate discount? TIA!

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  9. Liz says

    January 27, 2016 at 10:31 pm

    Target sells Champion–next time I’m there I’ll be on the lookout for the Racerback style! I always keep my eye out for good workout attire. Aww Sadie!! So cute!

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  10. Amy says

    January 28, 2016 at 12:31 am

    Yay! Love the new workout!

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  11. Jillian says

    January 28, 2016 at 11:12 am

    I love that top! Where is it from?

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    • Julie says

      January 28, 2016 at 12:14 pm

      Victoria’s Secret Sport!

      Reply
  12. Aaryn says

    January 28, 2016 at 2:18 pm

    I did it and loved it! I don’t think I had any idea what I was doing in those around the world circles bahaha oopsies! Thanks for the workout!

    Reply
  13. Erin @ Serindipity1214 says

    January 28, 2016 at 11:55 pm

    Love a good core workout! I like mixing up core with different circuits to add a little extra burn

    Reply

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