I love a good standing ab workout, especially when I\u2019m short on time or space in the gym, so I grabbed a dumbbell and gave this viral ab workout a go. Read on to find out what happened next.<\/p>\n
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As a reminder, what works for me might not be right for you and your body. If you\u2019re a complete beginner, you\u2019re pregnant or postpartum, or you\u2019re dealing with an injury, it\u2019s always best to seek personalized advice from a qualified professional. Remember that when selecting a weight, the right one will feel challenging, but not impossible, and should never compromise your form.<\/p>\n
What is the workout? <\/p>\n The workout, posted on Instagram<\/a> and TikTok by creator Jules<\/a>, has racked up thousands of likes. The caption reads, \u201ccopied this girl’s ab routine I saw at the gym for 80 days\u2026it\u2019s now my go to!\u201d She goes on to explain that she did the workout four times a week, paired with cardio, and followed the 80\/20 diet and got incredible results.<\/p>\n All you\u2019ll need for the workout is a set of weights. You can check out the best adjustable dumbbells<\/a> for working out at home here.<\/p>\n Standing knee drives: 2 sets of 10 per side: For this exercise, make sure you\u2019re holding the dumbbell in the hand opposite to the leg you\u2019re lifting. Focus on really engaging your core, squeezing your belly button into your spine, and bracing your abs. Move slowly and with complete control. Complete all your reps before switching sides.Dumbbell halos with knee drive: 2 sets of 10 per side: For this exercise, ensure that the crunch and knee drive are coming from your core, not your upper body.Shoulder press and knee drive: 2 sets of 10 per side: This move is almost a standing dead bug. Start with your dumbbells by your shoulders, and as you drive one knee to your torso, lift the dumbbell in the opposite hand towards the ceiling. Switch sides throughout.Standing bicycle crunch: 2 sets of 10 per side: For this exercise, think about crunching your elbow to the opposite knee. Really think about rotating your entire trunk, not just your arms.I tried this viral standing ab workout and the results are legit<\/p>\n There\u2019s no doubt about it, this workout really targets your core, but your upper body and lower body will also be getting a workout too. I could feel my deep core and obliques working from the beginning of the workout. I also found I had to put my ego to one side and lower the weight of my dumbbell to ensure I wasn\u2019t arching my back as I moved.<\/p>\n As with all ab workouts, the slower you move, the harder your core will work. For all of these exercises, you\u2019ll be balancing on one leg at some point. This targets your deep stabilizer muscles, as well as your inner and outer obliques. Performing moves on one leg can also help target muscle imbalances in the body and build strength essential for sports like running.<\/p>\n Finally, this workout sent my heart rate soaring. Unlike typical floor workouts, standing ab routines recruit larger muscle groups and can help boost your calorie burn and build cardiovascular fitness.<\/p>\n Of course, after doing this exercise four times in a week, my abs didn\u2019t look any different, but I felt my core had worked really hard. I can see that, when paired with a good diet and cardio, this could definitely help you see results like Jules in your midsection.<\/p>\n What are you waiting for? Grab a dumbbell and give this workout a go.<\/p>\n Follow Tom’s Guide on Google News<\/a> and add us as a preferred source<\/a> to get our up-to-date news, analysis, and reviews in your feeds. <\/p>\n
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