6 Standing Core Exercises in 10 Minutes

Exercise 1 - Standing Crunches

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart. Place your hands behind your head. Lift your right knee towards your chest while bringing your left elbow towards it. Alternate sides for 1 minute.

Exercise 2 - Side Bends

Stand tall with arms by your sides. Slowly bend to your right, reaching your hand towards the knee. Return to the center and repeat on the left side. Do 15 reps on each side.

Exercise 3 - Standing Bicycle Crunches

Stand with feet hip-width apart. Place your hands behind your head. Lift your right knee and twist your torso, bringing your left elbow towards it. Alternate sides for 1 minute.

Exercise 4 - Standing Leg Raises

Hold onto a stable surface. Lift your right leg straight in front of you, keeping it parallel to the ground. Lower it back down without touching the floor. Do 15 reps and switch sides.

Exercise 5 - Woodchoppers

Hold a weight with both hands above your right shoulder. Rotate your torso to the left, bringing the weight down towards your left hip. Return to the start. Do 15 reps on each side.

Standing Side Crunches

Stand with feet hip-width apart. Raise your arms overhead. Crunch to your right, bringing your right elbow towards your hip. Return to the center and switch sides. Do 15 reps on each side.

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