Standing Abs, No Floor Needed
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Not everyone loves getting up and down off the floor - and you do not have to. This 12-minute session trains your entire core while you stay on your feet, which many people find kinder on the back and neck. Use a single light dumbbell for a little extra load, or just your bodyweight. Great for a quick office break too.
Kit for this workout
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The workout
Beginner · about 12 minutes, start to finish.
Warm-up
- March on the spot - 45 seconds
- Standing side bends - 20 seconds
- Torso twists - 20 seconds
Main workout
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Standing knee-to-elbow
45 secondsBring opposite elbow to knee, twisting gently through the waist.
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Weighted side bend
45 seconds each sideHold a dumbbell in one hand, bend towards it, then stand tall.
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Standing oblique crunch
45 seconds each sideHand behind the head, drive elbow towards the hip.
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Wood chop
45 seconds each sideReach the dumbbell high, chop diagonally down across the body.
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Standing bicycle
45 secondsOpposite elbow to lifted knee, alternating at a steady rhythm.
Coach's tip
Move with control and really squeeze your abs at the peak of each rep - twisting fast with loose form does very little. Keep the dumbbell light; this is about the core, not the arms.
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