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These 7 standing ab exercises target your core without a single sit-up or crunch — and they’re great for your posture too

There’s nothing wrong with the classic core exercises we all know. Sit-ups, planks and crunches have their place. But they’re not for everyone. Maybe they put too much strain on your neck or back, or ...
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Forget crunches — this 20-minute standing abs workout sculpts your core and boosts your metabolism

Crunches and sit-ups have always been the go-to bodyweight exercises for people looking to work their abs, but they’re not your only option, and there are certainly more enjoyable ways to train your ...
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Forget sit-ups — use this 10-minute standing abs workout to build a strong core

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Vertical power: 8 standing core exercises to sculpt your abs and save your spine

Ditch the painful floor crunches and embrace the efficiency of upright training. Discover the functional movements that build ...
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15 Standing Ab Exercises You Can Do While Watching Netflix (Because We’re Over Sit-Ups...But Still Want a Six-Pack)

We love a plank hold as much as the next girl, and we’ll bicycle kick our way through just about anything. But if you’re looking for new ways to work your core that don’t involve face planting ...
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Trainer reveals a standing abs routine that actually strengthens your deep core

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7 Standing Exercises That Can Help You Build a Stronger Core—No Sit-Ups Required

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Standing ab exercises ...
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Celebrity trainers reveal best standing ab moves for home

Forget dropping to the floor for endless crunches. Celebrity trainers have discovered that some of the most effective core-strengthening moves actually happen while standing up. These expert-approved ...

5 Standing Exercises That Reduce Waist Thickening After 50, According to Trainers

Standing exercises to reduce waist thickening after 50, featuring CSCS trainer Jarrod Nobbe’s step-by-step form cues.
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I swapped crunches for standing abs — and my core has never been stronger

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Crush Your Abs Anywhere With This Standing Core Circuit

When you're on vacation, finding a decent spot to sweat should be the least of your concerns. There are tons of hotel room routines to get you moving, but if you don't want to get down and dirty on ...
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This 1 Standing Core Workout Could Be Your Best Ab Hack Yet

Standing core workouts are a productive way to spruce up your training routine. They’re total time-savers that engage your upper and lower body at the same time and can be performed anywhere. Plus, ...