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Today’s Workout 106: The circuit to build monster power in your abs and legs

Use a Swiss ball and a set of dumbbells to develop strength in your core, quads, and hamstrings.

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Man Does Swiss Ball Plank Circle Exercise

Sure, you may have a set of shredded quads or even a ripped six-pack, but do you have the hardcore muscle strength in those areas that goes well beyond aesthetics?

This four-move circuit, which can be completed in just 30 minutes, is the ultimate test of power in your quads, hamstrings, and abs. And if you find your ability to apply explosive force lacking, just incoporate this workout into your weekly routine until you start seeing results.

Directions

You’ll do this workout as a circuit, meaning you’ll complete each exercise consecutively without rest. Once you’ve finished all exercises, rest for 30 to 60 seconds. Repeat the entire circuit for four to six rounds.

Depending upon your ability, you may shorten or lengthen the rest periods between circuits. You may also complete more or fewer rounds.

For more abs and legs work:

Check out our favorite legs and abs workout for training partners, our 30 best abs exercises of all time, and our 20-minute workout routine to get hard “core” abs.

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Today's Workout 106

The circuit to build monster power in your abs and legs (do 4-6 rounds)

Exercise
Equipment
Sets
Reps
Rest
Exercise 1 of 4

Swiss Ball Wipers

Equipment
Swiss Ball
Sets
--
Reps
10
Rest
0 sec.
Exercise 2 of 4

Dumbbell Front Squat

Equipment
Dumbbells
Sets
--
Reps
10
Rest
0 sec.
Exercise 3 of 4

Reverse Lunge

Equipment
Dumbbells
Sets
--
Reps
10 (each side)
Rest
0 sec.
Do a reverse lunge on each side after each front squat rep.
Exercise 4 of 4

Swiss Ball Plank Circle

Equipment
Swiss Ball
Sets
--
Reps
10
Rest
0 sec.
Exercise 5 of 4

Jump Squat

Equipment
No Equipment
Sets
--
Reps
10
Rest
30-60 sec.
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