ActiveWorkoutsDevelop solid core strength with this four-move standing dumbbell workoutIt won’t just work your core, but your abs, arms and glutes tooWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
ActiveWorkoutsDevelop solid core strength with this four-move standing dumbbell workoutIt won’t just work your core, but your abs, arms and glutes tooWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
It won’t just work your core, but your abs, arms and glutes too
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)
We often think that to work on our core we need to do floor exercises, like the plank or crunches, but this isn’t actually the case. Not to mention not everyone gets on with these types of exercises. If that’s you, or you’re simply looking to switch up your core routine, then this standing core workout is exactly what you need. All you need is a pair of thebest dumbbellsand yourbest workout shoesto help with your stability.
Standing core exercises have a greater range of motion, so they also recruit other muscles in your body, such as your arms and glutes to help maintain your balance. Focusing on your core too (the lower back, hips, pelvis and stomach) rather than just the abs will also help you move better and reduce the likelihood of injuries.
For this workout you’ve got four beginner-friendly exercises and you’re going to do 16 reps of each, on both sides. You’ll do three rounds of the workout in total. Incorporating the dumbbells will challenge your body’s stability and balance even further. Start off with light dumbbells to perfect your form first, then once you’ve mastered this you can move onto some medium-weight ones. Here’s your workout:
If you don’t have dumbbells you could always use a pair of thebest kettlebellsor fill up two large water bottles. For more non-core workouts, checkout thiscore-transforming exerciseor if you fancy something a little lower-impact, give thesefive core yoga posesa try.
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