ActiveWorkoutsForget sit-ups - you only need these 3 exercises and 9 minutes for stronger absThese standing and kneeling exercises are even better than sit-ups…When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
ActiveWorkoutsForget sit-ups - you only need these 3 exercises and 9 minutes for stronger absThese standing and kneeling exercises are even better than sit-ups…When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
These standing and kneeling exercises are even better than sit-ups…
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
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Sit-ups have been a long standing favourite in the world of ab exercises. But if you don’t like them, or struggle with floor-based exercises, then there’s plenty of alternatives out there that can actually offer the same (if not more benefits), like this three-move workout. There’s not a single sit-up in sight and, as well as being great for your abs, these exercises are excellent for your core too. All you’re going to need is apair of dumbbellsand your phone timer.
For this workout you’ve got three exercises to get through and you’re going to do each one for 40 seconds of rest, with a 20 seconds rest – that’s nine minutes in total. Two of the exercises are done standing, the other is on your knees, so have something soft to hand (like a towel or an exercise mat) and weargood workout shoesto improve your movement/stability. Ready? Here’s your workout:
You don’t need to go heavy with your dumbbells, start with a light to moderate weight; anything too heavy and you’ll compromise your form and could injure yourself. Also, these exercises are perfectly fine to do with just one dumbbell or asingle kettlebellif you have one.
If you enjoyed this workout, then try thisfour-move standing core workoutnext or here’s anotherthree-move workout for your abs, in case you need something short and snappy!
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