ActiveWorkoutsOne dumbbell, 15 minutes and this standing ab workout for a tight torsoBeginner-friendly moves, with zero floor crunches or planks — just what we like to hearWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
ActiveWorkoutsOne dumbbell, 15 minutes and this standing ab workout for a tight torsoBeginner-friendly moves, with zero floor crunches or planks — just what we like to hearWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Beginner-friendly moves, with zero floor crunches or planks — just what we like to hear
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Getty)
(Image credit: Getty)
Ab workouts can freak some of us out — maybe because we automatically think they’re going to include100 crunches (like I crazily tried every day for a week)or lots of planking. That’s why standing ab workouts, like this one, are great, because they don’t include any of these moves, but still target your deep abdominal muscles for a strong core, as well as aiding with balance.
That being said, although the moves in this standing ab workout are beginner-friendly, it includes a dumbbell for some extra resistance to make things a little more challenging, as opposed to just using your bodyweight. However, you could always do it without one, or try this6-move, no equipment standing ab workout instead.
The workout includes 10 different exercises (although a few moves are repeated) and you’ll do each one for 40 seconds. You get a 20 second rest in between each one too and altogether the workout will only take you 15 minutes, so it’s ideal for adding onto the end of your workout routine, or doing three times a week. Opt for a light to medium dumbbell (we’ve got some great options in ourdumbbell guide), but don’t go for anything too heavy. You really want to take your time with each exercise and perform it efficiently so as your core is engaged properly. Here’s what you’ll be doing:
Alternatively, you may prefer to get anadjustable dumbbell, as then you will be able to easily increase/decrease the weight to suit your ability for the workout. If you’re keen for more ab workouts, then why not give thisfour-move dumbbell ab workouta go, or take a look at thebodyweight exercise that Dwayne Johnson doesto get his rock-hard abs.
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