ActiveWorkoutsForget crunches – sculpt a stronger core with this 6-move standing ab workoutIt’ll only take you 15 minutesWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
ActiveWorkoutsForget crunches – sculpt a stronger core with this 6-move standing ab workoutIt’ll only take you 15 minutesWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
It’ll only take you 15 minutes
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Shutterstock)
(Image credit: Shutterstock)
Crunches are a great way to work your abdominal muscles, but if you just can’t get on board with them – because, let’s be honest, they’re not the easiest exercise or that fun – there are other ways you can strengthen your mid-section muscles. Instead, try this six-move workout to build a stronger core, without a crunch, situp, or plank in sight.
Whereas crunches target your abdominal muscles (which form part of your core) this standing ab workout will work your deep core muscles, the ones that attach to your spine or pelvis. According toPeloton: “When you’re working the core from a standing position, you have to move against gravity and keep your balance. This requires greater muscle activation to remain stable.”
For this workout you’ll only need asingle dumbbellbut if you don’t have one, you could use akettlebellor a heavy water bottle. Complete 10 reps of each exercise below (on each side where applicable), resting for 30 seconds between each exercise. Once you’ve completed an entire round, rest for a minute, then repeat the workout two more times. Here’s your exercises:
Try and consistently include two to three core workouts into your training a week and you’ll begin to notice the benefits, such as better posture, less back pain, improved balance and stability. Want more workouts like this one? Try thisthree-move standing core workoutnext or give thisthree-move floor ab workouta go – don’t worry, there’s still not a crunch, situp, or plank in sight!
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