First things first: Don’t forget about your posture. “And since you’re standing, you’re automatically increasing the amount of stability, which engages your core already.”īefore you get started, it’s important to remember a few basic rules when doing a standing ab workout. “These are better than crunches because they incorporate more range of motion,” Harris says. RELATED: The 15 Most Underrated Exercises, According to Trainers Because we’ve got five standing core exercises from DailyBurn Fitness/Nutrition Coach Jenny Harris that promise to work your abs in a whole new way. Luckily, you can stand up and dust yourself off. There’s nothing fun about squirming on the floor, trying to force yourself to do crunches, when your body (and heart) just aren’t into it. You can find more great moves from DailyBurn’s elite trainers at.
Repeat this 10 times and then switch to the right side.This workout comes to you from DailyBurn Fitness/Nutrition Coach Jenny Harris. Crunch the left elbow down toward the left side of the body and and bring the left knee up toward the elbow.
Place your hands behind your head and stand with your feet as wide as your hips. Alternate, performing 10 times on each side. Then reach your left hand toward your right toes. Squeeze your abs as your return to the starting position. With your feet slightly wider than hips-distance apart, reach your right hand toward your left foot, raising your left leg straight out in front of you, until your fingertips touch your toes. This move combines flexibility training with abdominal strength training for a multi-purpose exercise. Hold this position, squeezing the abs, then switch sides. Reach your left hand down toward the ground. Begin moving your torso down toward the left, crunching the left oblique, so that your right elbow reaches up toward the sky. Place the right hand on the back of the head like you would for a crunch. Stand with your feet hips-distance apart and your arms at your sides. Health & Wellness Can’t do a side plank? These 4 other exercises will help you get there Standing side reaches Alternate sides, crunching your right elbow toward your left knee. Bend your right knee and bring it up to meet your left elbow, twisting at the core. With your feet shoulder-width apart, place both hands behind your head with the elbows bent out to the sides. Standing bicycle crunchesīegin in the same starting position as the standing crunch. Reverse the move, returning back to an upright standing position. Be sure to maintain the space between your chin and chest, and keep your elbows out to the sides to avoid pulling your neck. Place your hands behind your head and perform a crunch, bringing your shoulder and head down toward the floor. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and squeeze your abdominals, bringing your belly button toward your spine and your hips forward. Performing crunches while standing will help you avoid the back and neck discomfort that can be experienced when performing the traditional crunch. Health & Wellness TikTokers are trying this 'ab dance' to get a toned core - but does it work? Standing crunches
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