When you think of agility ladders the first thing that might come to mind is cardio training. And yes, they are great for cardio drills and HIIT. However, they are also great for abs. Not convinced? I’m going to share four exercises for an agility ladder core workout.

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For home workouts it’s easy to just think about dumbbells and resistance bands. But, I’d highly recommend looking at an agility ladder. There are so many reasons why you should be using and agility ladder. However, if you’re looking for something a little different, interesting and fun then a speed ladder checks all the boxes.
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Agility Ladder Core Workout
Sometimes you have to think OUTSIDE the box when using an agility ladder. This one piece of equipment is great for a cardio workout, total body interval workout and this agility ladder core workout. Sometimes you just need to play with the equipment you have to spark new ways of using it.

The agility ladder core workout has FOUR exercises. Each exercise is done for 45-60s. You can do these exercises as a quick four minute agility ladder core workout. Or, add the exercises to the other ladder exercises for a longer workout.
Walking Plank
Start in a plank position, Hands in the same ladder ‘hole’, feet outside the ladder. Move laterally along the ladder, walking the hands in and out of the spaces. The feet will step with the hands.

Key points: It’s easy here to wobble and lose plank alignment. Stay strong in the core! Move one arm and leg at a time.
Plank Straddle
Begin in a plank position, with the hands and feet inside the agility ladder. Keep the upper body static and start to move the feet. Begin by stepping the right foot outside the ladder, then the left. Return the right foot, followed by the left.

Walking the feet in this way can sometimes cause what I call the “bouncy butt”. Your booty begins to jump up and down with the rhythm of your walk. Again, we’re looking for that strong stable plank.
Pat-a-cake Plank
This is exactly the same as the straddle plank above. Except you move your hands! Say what? Yes, that’s right. We go from lower body and core, to upper body and core.

This is killer for the shoulders, arms and chest. The lower body remains static. Try and keep the chest and hips parallel to the floor.
Plank Jacks:
Time to get a little cardio and some total body exercise! Begin in a plank, feet inside the ladder holes, hands shoulder width apart. Jump the feet outside the ladder and then back in. Similar to a jumping jack, but in a plank!

Key points: The torso stays static throughout. This is a total body exercise. Cardio, hips, legs, core, chest, arms and shoulders. Limit the booty bouncing. Save the twerking for the dance floor.
So, there you have it. Four exercises to work the core using an agility ladder. I’ve had a few agility ladders over the years but my favorite is the SKLZ agility ladder. Coincidentally it’s the first one I bought, back in 2011, and it’s the one I still use.
Questions
- Have you used an agility ladder before?
- What is your favorite plank variation?
- Do you have a strong core?
Yanique Chambers
Thanks for sharing this. I will be adding some of these exercises to my workout routine!
Di Hickman
Thanks, hope you enjoy it!
winifredjac
I’ve never heard of this. I love mixing up my workouts; it’s a good way to work different muscles. I get so bored with routines. I HAVE to change it up.
Di Hickman
Yep plus you can get one for $15-25
kancell724
This sounds like a really great workout.
OhlalaLexie
once this baby is out I’m definitely going to have to give this a try!
Di Hickman
yeah definitely wait till post baby!!!
Shelly's Cabaret
Oh cool! We have an agility ladder that came with my husband’s Asylum workout package. Maybe I should pull it out. ๐
Di Hickman
Definitely do! I have three agility ladder workouts you can try!
Roxanne
Oh my challenging! I don’t think I’m there yet!! lol
armywifemommylife
I’;ve never thought to plank through a latter! Great way to switch up a workout!
Di Hickman
Yep really adds another level to equipment you already have! Think outside the box!
Scraps
That’s a clever piece of equipment!
As for editing software, I flip between Movie Maker and Adobe Premier Pro–PP has the unfortunate habit of screwing up the titling at any given time (bad if you love to add captions and such, which I do) but it has fabulous advanced editing tools. MM at least lets me add as many captions as I need to without flaking out (so far). I can see myself having to use both on some projects.
Di Hickman
Ugh movie maker just decides to randomly ‘lose’ my original files when saving. I had this video totally done (with captions etc) and it just wouldn’t save because it lost the files, even though they are right there and not moved… Sounds like similar issues with PP. *sigh*
Erin (@SugarCrumbs)
My muscles hurt just looking at this. Which obviously means I need to try it asap!
Di Hickman
hahahaha yep it’s core, but really total body is working!
Addie
Good workout help! I seriously need to start working out again lol.
Di Hickman
Plenty of youtube videos to get you motivated!
Almost Sexy Mommy (@almostsexymommy)
This is such a cool workout idea! Thank you for sharing, I’m definitely going to have to try this!
Di Hickman
Totally! Heck chalk on the side walk works!
Cynthia @craftoflaughter
This looks like a great workout! I dont have a ladder but I have tile floors, same thing!
A Budget-Friendly Life
Wow! What a great way to change up your workout. This looks like it could be pretty challenging.
Di Hickman
Yes! The core moves in the ladder WERE challenging!!!!
cuteheads
Looks like a great workout! Never tried that before!
Di Hickman
They are fun!
babyfoote
This is terrific! Thank you!
For video editing I use Splice, which is pretty simple to use.
Di Hickman
Thanks I’ll look into Splice!
Lois Alter Mark
This sounds like a great workout. I never even heard of an agility ladder!
Di Hickman
usually you see athletes using them but they are becoming more common in gyms and bootcamps
ohnikkashae
Very nice!! I need to start home workouts!!
Di Hickman
Great, glad to help!
Debra
This looks amazing! I am always looking for new workouts!
Di Hickman
Hi Debra, I post news ones (almost) weekly ๐
Terri Ramsey Beavers
I’m not sure if I could do this workout for myself (spine collapsed, back surgery failed, long story). I can however pass this along to my sister who is looking for a good core workout.
Di Hickman
I have some other gentler workouts on my youtube channel.
logancan
This looks like a great workout! I may try it in the morning!
Di Hickman
great let me know how it goes!
Jen K
This agility ladder sounds great. I really need to work on my core and this would be the great way to do it.
Di Hickman
It definitely mixes things up!