All you need is a pair of light dumbbells and these four exercises for a stronger core

A woman in workout clothes stands smiling and holding light dumbbells in her hand, she is punching forward with her left hand while her right hand rests close to her face. Behind her we see a desk, decorative shelving and a leafy plant.

There are lots of equipment-free exercises you can use to train your core, like the simple plank and dead bug.

But it you want to increase the challenge to your muscles—without overtaxing them—you could add a little resistance.