What's more? It can do so with zero equipment (nope, not even a pair of wine bottles), which makes it a hero of at-home workouts. So, if you're looking for ways to make your obliques quake so good in the comfort of your own living room, consider cueing up one of these free Pilates videos on YouTube.
Turns out, the platform is an A+ source for Pilates abs workouts. It's got literally thousands of Pilates videos, so you don't have to worry about getting bored doing the same one on repeat. But since decision fatigue is real, rather than searching through all those options yourself, use this list of the best Pilates YouTube videos, based on ratings and likes, to help you get to the good stuff asap.
All of the videos below are vetted for having at least 1K likes and most have over 50K views. Plus, all of them can be done anywhere, with no or little equipment (like a yoga mat .)
Keep reading for the top Pilates YouTube videos you can do at home, whether you're a beginner or advanced student.
Pilates YouTube Workouts Under 15 minutes
If you want to target those tricky low abs
Cassey Ho, founder of the Blogilates YouTube channel, is a go-to for quick, fun, and effective mat workouts like this one that focuses on those hard-to-engage core muscles below your belly button.
Time: 3 minutes
Rating: 10K likes
Views: 296,436
If you only have five minutes
This video is short and sweet. Plus, it happens to be the most viewed of all the Pilates abs workouts available on the super-popular channel, Blogilates.
Time: 5 minutes
Rating: 66K likes
Views: 6,685,580
If you're oh-so into obliques exercises
Trust: You'll feel the burn of this workout, targeting your abs and waist, well after it's over.
Time: 8 minutes
Rating: 23K likes
Views: 2,194,968
If you'e looking for a hardcore challenge
Cassey Ho leads you through a series of challenging core moves in this series. Each one is challenging and intense, but requires no special equipment.
Time: 8 minutes
Rating: 23k likes
Views: 1,255,895
If you want a quick core workout
Focus on toning and sculpting your abs and back with this 10-minute workout.
Time: 10 minutes
Rating: 2.3k likes
Views: 194,720
If you want to warm up your core before another workout
This short, lower-abs focused pilates workout is a perfect to add on to another workout, or when you want a quick sweat sesh to squeeze in to your day.
Time: 10 minutes
Rating: 1.1K likes
Views: 77,832 views
If you're trying to sculpt a six pack
Target your six-pack abs and obliques with a beautiful beach landscape in the background.
Time: 10 minutes
Rating: 15K likes
Views: 1,208,219
If you want an advanced workout
Rebecca Louise's advanced Pilates sequence is all about working the waist.
Time: 10 minutes
Rating: 3.9K likes
Views: 257,616
If you want a badass butt workout
You won't waste any time with this 10-minute Pilates workout since it targets the abs and glutes simultaneously.
Time: 10 minutes
Rating: 7.8K likes
Views: 651,342
If you want train your abs from every angle
Love Sweat Fitness' take on Pilates will work your entire core in under 10 minutes. Trying to take things slow? You'll get plenty of modifications if you need them in this video.
Time: 10 minutes
Rating: 1.6K likes
Views: 40,973 views
If you want focus on the basics
Try a classic mat Pilates core workout in this 10 minute circuit.
Time: 10 minutes
Rating: 1K likes
Views: 55,198 views
If you want to cross train
Cassey Ho says she designed this 10-move ab sequence specifically for adding on to another workout (like cardio or HIIT). So bookmark this one to do after your next run or aerobic sesh to balance your workout and target your abs.
Time: 10 minutes
Rating: 35K likes
Views: 3,137,520
If you want an ~intense~ abs workout
This video is sure to fire up every part of your core.
Time: 11 minutes
Rating: 4.7K likes
Views: 513,665 views
If you want a Pilates/HIIT mashup
Get your HIIT cardio session in while also toning and working those abs in this video with well over three million views.
Time: 13 minutes
Rating: 35K likes
Views: 3,116,925
If you want to train like a Victoria's Secret model
If you look to the Victoria's Secret angels for fitspo (and love working out to Taylor Swift and Ke$ha), then this workout is for you.
Time: 14 minutes
Rating: 46K likes
Views: 5,300,613
Pilates YouTube Workouts: 1530 Minutes
If you want a good abs and butt workout
Boho Beautiful's 15 minute Pilates sequence targets the core and glute muscles for a quick (yet) effective sweat session.
Time: 15 minutes
Rating: 39K likes
Views: 4,471,462
If you only have 15 minutes
Short on time but want to get an effective core workout in? All you need is a mat and a little bit of time for this Pilates abs series with Bailey Brown.
Time: 15 minutes
Rating: 1.8K likes
Views: 96,620 views
If you want to look at snowy mountains while you sweat
You're only 15 minutes away from a stronger core with this Pilates workout video from Boho Beautiful. P.S. it's shot on a beautiful snowy mountain landscape.
Time: 15 minutes
Rating: 9K likes
Views: 706,221
If you want a core quaking workout
Cassey Ho promises to help fire up your core in this this challenging mat workout.
Time: 15 minutes
Rating: 22K likes
Views: 2,692,050
If you want your abs to feel the burn
This Pilates workout leaves no core muscle untouched.
Time: 17 minutes
Rating: 1.5K likes
Views: 213,913
If you're a beginner
Learn the basics of Pilates and work every part of your core in this beginner's Pilates workout video.
Time: 18 minutes
Rating: 17k likes
Views: 1,080,348
If you want a no-frills workout
This no-equipment workout is a great option for travel or at home when you want to get in a no fuss, abs-challenging sequence.
Time: 20 minutes
Rating: 14K likes
Views: 580,846 views
If you want to sculpt your abs AND arms
This workout targets the arms and abs at the same timeall in under 20 minutes. The best part is, it's designed specifically to do in an apartment (i.e. no jumping or angry neighbors required.)
Time: 20 minutes
Rating: 22K likes
Views: 1,202,303 views
If you want to focus on your breath
In true Pilates fashion, you'll especially focus on the core and using breathwork to engage your abs muscles even deeper.
Time: 20 minutes
Rating: 1.8K likes
Views: 161,365
If you want a total-body workout
If you're new to Pilates, try this 20 minute beginners workout. Work the entire body (especially the abs) and learn the basics in this video.
Time: 20 minutes
Rating: 35K likes
Views: 3,272,018
If you're California dreaming
Join Boho Beautiful for a Pilates abs challenge set in the beautiful Joshua Tree.
Time: 21 minutes
Rating: 4.7K likes
Views: 359,571
If you want a Pilates/yoga fusion class
While technically a Pilates and yoga fusion combo, this workout contains plenty of Pilates-inspired abs moves. The sequence focuses on the core and legs specifically.
Time: 22 minutes
Rating: 8.3K likes
Views: 914,750 views
Pilates YouTube Workouts: 30 Minutes-plus
If you want to sculpt from head to toe
Target the abs and get a full-body workout in with this 30-minute video led by BodyFit by Amy.
Time: 30 minutes
Rating: 7.5K likes
Views: 996,223 views
If you want a good glute workout
Tackle this one on days you want a full-body workout that pays extra attention to the abs and core.
Time: 45 minutes
Rating: 10K likes
Views: 2,304,797
If you have an hour and a Pilates ring
This 55-minute Pilates video will work your entire body with a focus on the abs and core. To do this video you'll need a Magic Circle or any Pilates ring.
Time: 55 minutes
Rating: 5.2K
Views: 1,068,862