{"id":803405,"date":"2026-08-05T10:38:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T10:38:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/803405\/"},"modified":"2026-08-05T10:38:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T10:38:12","slug":"forget-the-crunches-denise-austins-new-ab-workout-is-all-standing-moves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/803405\/","title":{"rendered":"Forget the Crunches: Denise Austin\u2019s New Ab Workout Is All Standing Moves"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Prevention\"<\/a>Sun, August 2, 2026 at 10:26 AM UTC\"Sports<\/p>\n

Denise Austin Shares 4 Standing Ab ExercisesDimitrios Kambouris – Getty Images<\/p>\n

Denise Austin shared a series of standing ab exercises on Instagram.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking to \u201ctarget your tummy\u201d without doing crunches, these moves are perfect for you.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how to do Austin\u2019s workout.<\/p>\n

Want to strengthen your core<\/a>, but hate doing crunches? Not to worry: Denise Austin has you covered. The longtime fitness pro recently took to Instagram to share a quick and easy ab workout<\/a>, made up entirely of standing moves.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese fun standing exercises are a wonderful way to work your core, improve your balance, and boost your energy\u2026 no floor required!\u201d Austin wrote in the caption. \u201cRemember\u2026 strong ABS helps you stand taller and feel stronger every day! If you only have a few minutes, that\u2019s okay\u2026 every bit of movement counts!\u201d<\/p>\n

So, want to try these standing exercises<\/a> for yourself? Check out detailed instructions below\u2014and, as Austin reminds her followers, be sure to \u201chave fun with it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Denise Austin\u2019s standing ab workoutKnee lift<\/p>\n

Begin standing with your elbows up and your fingers touching. While holding your arms in that position, alternately raise each knee to touch your hands.<\/p>\n

Waistline trimmer<\/p>\n

Begin standing with your legs apart. Extend one arm to the side and lean in that direction, keeping the other hand on your waist. Continue in this manner, alternating sides.<\/p>\n

Tummy tuck knee pull<\/p>\n

Begin in a standing lunge with your arms extended in front of you. Bring your back knee forward as you swing your elbows back, then return to your lunge. Complete a full set before switching sides.<\/p>\n

Dancing twists<\/p>\n

Begin in a standing position with your legs together and arms extended to the side. Jump and twist your feet to the left, landing with your knees bent. At the same time, pull your left hand to your chest, leaving your right hand extended. Continue in this way, alternating sides.<\/p>\n

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