Best Abs Workouts With Bosu Balance Trainer To Get Lean And Burn Fat
About
The BOSU Balance Trainer, short for 'Both Sides Up,' is an innovative exercise tool featuring half of an exercise ball atop a solid platform, offering varying levels of instability to exercises.
This workout approach emphasizes enhancing your abdominal muscle strength—the key muscle group responsible for stability, spinal flexion, and rotation—through targeted exercises such as sit-ups, planks, and twists.
By promoting an elevated heart rate and continuous motion, these workouts focus on burning calories and maintaining muscle mass to assist in achieving a lean physique.
Additionally, this regimen incorporates lighter weights and higher repetitions to maximize fat-burning efficiency and suit diverse individual capabilities.
Workout 1
Abs

Balance Trainer Crunch
112reps212reps312reps
Balance Trainer Plank
11:0021:0031:00
Balance Trainer Braced Bicycle Kicks
15reps25reps35reps45reps55reps
Balance Trainer Braced Frog Kicks
18reps28reps38reps
Balance Trainer Bird Dog
16reps26reps36reps46reps
Balance Trainer Leg Crossover Planks
15reps25reps35reps45reps55reps
Balance Trainer Russian Twist
18reps28reps38reps
Workout 2
Abs

Balance Trainer Shoulder Tap Planks
18reps28reps38reps
Balance Trainer Side Star Plank
16reps26reps36reps46reps
Balance Trainer Stability Ball Knee Tucks
15reps25reps35reps45reps55reps
Balance Trainer Single Leg Crunches
18reps28reps38reps
Balance Trainer Single Leg Lifts
16reps26reps36reps46reps
Balance Trainer Slow Climbers
15reps25reps35reps45reps55reps
Balance Trainer Speed Climbers
18reps28reps38reps
Workout 3
Abs

Balance Trainer Traveling Dome Planks
18reps28reps38reps
Balance Trainer Up and Down Planks
16reps26reps36reps46reps
Balance Trainer Walk Out Plank
15reps25reps35reps45reps55reps
Balance Trainer Wood Choppers
18reps28reps38reps
Balance Trainer Cable Crunch With Side Bends
110reps25lbs210reps25lbs310reps25lbs
Balance Trainer Overhead Weighted Crunch
15reps25reps35reps45reps55reps
Balance Trainer Crunch
112reps212reps312reps
The 15 Best Abs Exercises with BOSU Balance Trainer to Get Lean and Burn Fat
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1. Balance Trainer Crunch
Balance Trainer Crunch demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED672,651Abs Strength85 mScoreAbs
BOSU® Balance TrainerThe Balance Trainer Crunch is a challenging twist on the basic crunch that strengthens your abdominal muscles. Using a Balance Trainer adds instability, which helps engage your core more effectively.
How to do it
- Sit on the edge of the Balance Trainer dome side up, with knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- Lie back onto the Balance Trainer so your back is extended.
- Cross your arms over your chest.
- Engage your core and lift your torso towards your knees, keeping your head aligned with your body.
- Slowly return to the starting position while maintaining tension in your abdomen.
Sets, Reps, Weight19reps29reps39reps49reps2. Balance Trainer Plank
Balance Trainer Plank demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED196,625Abs Strength72 mScoreAbs
BOSU® Balance TrainerThe Balance Trainer Plank is a tougher version of the regular plank that helps strengthen your core. By balancing on a Balance Trainer, you'll challenge your stability and engage more muscle fibers for a better workout.
How to do it
- Lie face down with your elbows under your shoulders.
- Place your toes on the Balance Trainer.
- Lift your body up so that only your forearms and toes touch the ground, keeping your body straight.
- Tighten your core and keep your hips up, avoiding any sagging.
- Hold this position for the recommended time.
3. Balance Trainer Braced Bicycle Kicks
Balance Trainer Braced Bicycle Kicks demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED40,947Abs Strength80 mScoreAbs
BOSU® Balance TrainerThis exercise uses a balance trainer to challenge your core muscles while performing bicycle kicks. It engages your abs and obliques more than standard bicycle kicks due to the instability of the BOSU.
How to do it
- Sit on the balance trainer with your hands on the sides.
- Extend one leg straight out while pulling the opposite knee to your chest.
- Lean back until your torso is nearly parallel to the floor.
- Switch legs, extending one while pulling the other knee in.
- Keep your chest up and core tight during the exercise.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps28reps38reps48reps4. Balance Trainer Braced Frog Kicks
Balance Trainer Braced Frog Kicks demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED69,210Abs Strength85 mScoreAbs
BOSU® Balance TrainerBalance Trainer Braced Frog Kicks is a core-strengthening exercise done on a Balance Trainer. By lifting and extending your legs while stabilizing your body, you not only work your core but also improve balance.
How to do it
- Sit on the Balance Trainer with your hands on the sides.
- Pull your knees towards your chest in a v-sit position.
- Slowly extend your legs while lowering your torso back.
- Pull your knees back in and return to the starting position.
- Keep your core tight and avoid arching your lower back.
Sets, Reps, Weight19reps29reps39reps49reps5. Balance Trainer Bird Dog
Balance Trainer Bird Dog demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED19,281Abs Strength58 mScoreAbs
BOSU® Balance TrainerThe Balance Trainer Bird Dog is an exercise that strengthens your core, back, and glutes while improving your balance. It helps with muscle coordination and promotes good posture and back health.
How to do it
- Kneel on the BOSU Balance Trainer with your hands on the front.
- Extend one leg back and the opposite arm forward, balancing yourself.
- Bring your leg and arm toward the center, bringing your elbow and knee together.
- Return to the starting balanced position.
- Repeat the process for the same side before switching to the other side.
Sets, Reps, Weight17reps27reps37reps47reps6. Balance Trainer Leg Crossover Planks
Balance Trainer Leg Crossover Planks demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED34,188Abs Strength71 mScoreAbs
BOSU® Balance TrainerThe Balance Trainer Leg Crossover Planks are a twist on the standard plank that involves crossing your legs while balancing on a BOSU trainer. This exercise strengthens your core, specifically your obliques and lower back, while also improving overall stability.
How to do it
- Stand behind the BOSU Balance Trainer with the flat side facing up.
- Place your hands on the handles and step back into a plank position.
- Bring one knee toward your chest and across to the opposite elbow.
- Switch legs with each crossover movement.
- Keep your core tight throughout the exercise.
Sets, Reps, Weight17reps27reps37reps47reps7. Balance Trainer Russian Twist
Balance Trainer Russian Twist demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED49,914Abs Strength77 mScoreAbs
BOSU® Balance TrainerThe Balance Trainer Russian Twist is a core exercise that strengthens your obliques and abdominals while balancing on a BOSU dome. This unstable surface increases the challenge, helping to improve your core strength and stability.
How to do it
- Sit on the front slope of the BOSU dome with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- Hold a medicine ball or weight in both hands and lean back slightly.
- Twist your torso to one side, bringing the ball toward the side of the dome.
- Return to the center and then twist to the other side.
- Keep your core tight during the exercise.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps28reps38reps48reps8. Balance Trainer Shoulder Tap Planks
Balance Trainer Shoulder Tap Planks demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED35,123Abs Strength50 mScoreAbs
BOSU® Balance TrainerThe Balance Trainer Shoulder Tap Plank is a challenging exercise that strengthens your core, shoulders, and arms. Doing it on a BOSU balance trainer raises the difficulty, helping improve your balance and stability.
How to do it
- Stand in front of the Balance Trainer and place your hands on the floor.
- Step back into a plank position with your feet on the dome, keeping them close together.
- Shift your weight to one arm and lift the other arm to tap the opposite shoulder.
- Alternate tapping each shoulder.
- Keep your core tight and avoid arching your lower back.
Sets, Reps, Weight17reps27reps37reps47reps9. Balance Trainer Side Star Plank
Balance Trainer Side Star Plank demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED12,132Abs Strength51 mScoreAbs
BOSU® Balance TrainerThe Balance Trainer Side Star Plank is a challenging exercise that enhances your balance and strengthens your core. It primarily works your obliques, shoulders, and hips, providing a tougher workout than a standard side plank.
How to do it
- Stand behind the BOSU balance trainer and place your hands on the dome.
- Step back into a plank position with your feet hip-width apart.
- Lift one arm and rotate your body into a side plank, reaching the arm toward the ceiling.
- Rotate back to the plank position.
- Complete the desired number of reps on one side, then switch to the other side.
- Keep your core tight and avoid arching your back throughout the exercise.
Sets, Reps, Weight17reps27reps37reps47reps10. Balance Trainer Stability Ball Knee Tucks
Balance Trainer Stability Ball Knee Tucks demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED11,989Abs Strength78 mScoreAbs
BOSU® Balance Trainer
Stability (Swiss) BallThe Balance Trainer Stability Ball Knee Tucks is an exercise that strengthens your core, hip flexors, and shoulders while improving balance. It uses a balance trainer and a stability ball to add difficulty compared to regular knee tucks on the floor.
How to do it
- Start in a plank position with the Balance Trainer placed upside down and both hands on its handles.
- Put your lower legs and feet on the stability ball, keeping balance in plank position.
- Pull your knees towards your chest, rolling the ball forward.
- Extend your legs back out to return to plank position.
- Keep your core tight and avoid arching your lower back during the exercise.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps28reps38reps48reps11. Balance Trainer Single Leg Crunches
Balance Trainer Single Leg Crunches demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED14,597Abs Strength55 mScoreAbs
BOSU® Balance TrainerSingle Leg Crunches on a Balance Trainer work your abdominal muscles while also improving your balance. This exercise is more challenging than regular crunches and really engages your core.
How to do it
- Lie on your back with your lower back on the dome of the Balance Trainer, hands behind your head.
- Extend one leg straight out in front of you.
- Pull the extended leg toward your chest while curling your torso towards that knee.
- Lower your torso back and extend your leg to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps, then switch to the other leg.
- Keep your core tight and avoid arching your lower back.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps28reps38reps48reps12. Balance Trainer Single Leg Lifts
Balance Trainer Single Leg Lifts demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED17,402Abs Strength59 mScoreAbs
BOSU® Balance TrainerSingle Leg Lifts on a BOSU Balance Trainer strengthen your lower abs and hip flexors while improving your balance. The unstable surface of the BOSU helps engage your core muscles, enhancing overall stability and posture.
How to do it
- Lie on your back on the BOSU with your lower back in the center.
- Bend one leg with your foot on the floor, and extend the other leg and the opposite arm fully.
- Lift the extended leg and reach towards your ankle with the opposite arm.
- Slowly lower both the leg and arm, then repeat the lift.
- Switch sides after completing your reps.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps28reps38reps48reps13. Balance Trainer Slow Climbers
Balance Trainer Slow Climbers demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED5,911Abs Strength39 mScoreAbs
BOSU® Balance TrainerBalance Trainer Slow Climbers are a modified version of mountain climbers that help build core strength and stability. This exercise uses a BOSU Balance Trainer to challenge your balance while engaging your muscles in a slow and controlled manner.
How to do it
- Start in a plank position with the BOSU Balance Trainer dome side up.
- Place your hands on the handles of the Balance Trainer.
- Step forward with one leg into a lunge position.
- Jump and switch legs, landing in a lunge with the opposite leg in front.
- Continue to alternate legs, maintaining a slow pace and full range of motion.
- Keep your core tight during the entire exercise.
Sets, Reps, Weight17reps27reps37reps47reps14. Balance Trainer Speed Climbers
Balance Trainer Speed Climbers demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED9,527Abs Strength67 mScoreAbs
BOSU® Balance TrainerBalance Trainer Speed Climbers are a fun cardio workout that builds on traditional mountain climbers by using a BOSU balance trainer. This exercise boosts core strength and helps improve your endurance, making it suitable for all fitness levels.
How to do it
- Stand behind the Balance Trainer with the platform side facing up.
- Place your hands on the handles and step back into a plank position.
- Pull one knee towards your chest, then quickly switch legs.
- Continue alternating legs, speeding up as you get comfortable.
- Remember to keep your core tight throughout the exercise.
Sets, Reps, Weight17reps27reps37reps47reps15. Balance Trainer Traveling Dome Planks
Balance Trainer Traveling Dome Planks demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED3,356Abs Strength41 mScoreAbs
BOSU® Balance TrainerBalance Trainer Traveling Dome Planks are a great exercise to improve your core strength and upper body stability. You will be in a plank position on a Balance Trainer while moving side to side, which makes it more challenging than a regular plank.
How to do it
- Start in a high plank position next to the Balance Trainer.
- Place one hand on the dome and move your other hand next to it.
- Keep moving sideways by alternating hands, returning to the starting position.
- Reverse the direction to complete the set.
- Keep your core tight and avoid arching your back throughout the exercise.
Sets, Reps, Weight17reps27reps37reps47reps
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