An incredibly common area of the body people want to train, tighten, and sculpt is the abdominals.
This is because many individuals aim to melt excess body fat andreveal a flatter, more toned midsection.
There are plenty of ab movements you could add to your routinethat includesstanding ab exercises.
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Barbell Landmine Rotations
This 10-move standing ab workout kicks off with the barbell landmine rotation.
To perform landmine rotations, put a barbell inside a landmine attachment.
Stand below the band, grab it with both hands, and pull it down to your chest.
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Keep your core tight and your legs straight as you perform a standing crunch.
Curl down, and flex your abs hard at the bottom.
Grab the end of the band, and take a step or two away from the pole.
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With your feet shoulder-width apart and your hips square, turn your hips and shoulders toward the band.
ensure your core is tight as you rotate diagonally up toward the ceiling and keep your arms straight.
Complete three sets of 10 reps per side.
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Grab a dumbbell, and hold it on the side of the leg that’s straight.
Complete three sets of 10 reps per side.
Plant your feet just outside of shoulder-width with your toes pointed away from your working arm.
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Maintain eye contact with your arm.
Keep the arm with the weight in it high at all times.
Complete three sets of five reps per side.
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Dumbbell Skier + Punch
Next up in this standing ab workout is the dumbbell skier + punch.
For this exercise, hold the dumbbells right by your sides.
Pull the dumbbells back, and swing them up in front of you using your hips.
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Next, “punch” them forward, then pull them back to you.
Straighten your arms down to your side, and repeat.
Squat with a straight back to pick the ball up before performing another rep.
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Hold the end of the band with both hands utilizing a pronated (overhand) grip.
ensure your feet are spread out wide.
Keep your core tight as you rotate the band across your body from your upper back.
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Flex your obliques during the entire range of motion, then return to the starting position.
Complete three sets of 15 reps per side.
Farmer’s Walk
This 10-move standing ab workout wraps up with the farmer’s walk.
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Begin the exercise with a heavy dumbbell or kettlebell in each hand by your sides.
With a tall chest, tight core, neutral spine, and braced abs, start walking.
Once you complete the prescribed distance, turn around, and walk back to the start.
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Complete three sets of 20 to 50-meter walks.
