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Jane McGuire

No planks! I just tried this 10-minute Pilates dumbbell workout, and my core is still shaking

Woman doing a sit-up with a dumbbell.

If you’re looking for a quick ab burner to add to the end of your next strength session, stop the search, as I’ve found exactly what you’re looking for. I love nothing more than adding a set of dumbbells to my Pilates workouts to really up the intensity, and sculpt strong, lean muscles, and this 10-minute ab routine ticks all the boxes.

The workout is designed by Lilly Sabri, a Pilates instructor and physiotherapist with over 15 years of experience. All you’ll need for this workout is your bodyweight and, if you have them, a set of light dumbbells. Sabri uses a set of 3kg dumbbells during the workout. I opted for a set of 1kg weights, as I’m still rebuilding my core strength after the birth of my first baby. If you're working out from home, investing in a set of the best adjustable dumbbells can increase the intensity of your workouts.

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