ActiveWorkoutsThis five-move standing ab workout builds a stronger core in just 10 minutesYou’ll just need a single dumbbell, kettlebell, water bottle, or backpackWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.

ActiveWorkoutsThis five-move standing ab workout builds a stronger core in just 10 minutesYou’ll just need a single dumbbell, kettlebell, water bottle, or backpackWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.

You’ll just need a single dumbbell, kettlebell, water bottle, or backpack

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.

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An athletic woman standing and holding two dumbbells with her abs on show

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Want to strengthen your torso, but can’t hold a plank or do a single crunch? No problem! This standing session puts ab workouts back on the map. Not only is it suitable for everyone (even beginners), but it’ll only take you 10 minutes. Just grab asingle dumbbellorkettlebell(you can always use a water bottle or backpack if you don’t have either of these) and get ready to fire up your mid-section muscles.

The great thing about standing workouts (apart from the fact they’re great for small spaces) is that not only do you target your ab muscles, but your core muscles too. Standing exercises are far more dynamic and will put your body through a greater range of motion. Not only does this mean that you end up recruiting more muscles, but your posture and balance are put to the test too.

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10MIN Standing Abs / Core Strength - YouTube

10MIN Standing Abs / Core Strength - YouTube

10MIN Standing Abs / Core Strength - YouTube

This workout will take you 10 minutes to complete, so it’s ideal for adding onto the end of a longer workout or doing three times a week. It’s a circuit-style workout and you’ve got five exercises to complete in total. Perform each exercise for 40 seconds, then rest for 10 seconds. Once you’ve completed one round, jump straight back in and do a second round, then you’re done! Here’s your workout:

Make sure you’re wearing a good pair ofworkout shoeson your feet before you start this workout (like theR.A.D OnesorMetcon 9s), as these have a solid base and will aid your stability and balance. Fancy more ab workouts like this? Here’s athree-move standing ab workoutfor you to try next or, if you’ve got more time on your hands, give thisfive-move workouta go.

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