Forget planks: Swap them for this 5-minute standing abs workout, and notice how your posture improves
The article presents a beginner‑friendly five‑minute standing abs routine that replaces traditional planks and floor‑based core exercises. It explains how the workout, performed with light dumbbells and a mat, targets various core muscles while improving posture. The piece also notes that the routine can be repeated or added to other workouts and advises consulting a professional if you have health concerns.
- ▪The workout consists of five standing movements performed for 50 seconds each with 10‑second transitions.
- ▪No floor‑based exercises such as sit‑ups, Russian twists, or planks are required, making it accessible to beginners and those with limited mobility.
- ▪Light dumbbells and an exercise mat are recommended to enhance resistance and comfort.
- ▪The routine can be done as a quick break before work, during lunch, or before bed, and additional rounds can be added for longer sessions.
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| Original publisher | Tom's Guide |
| Canonical URL | https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/forget-planks-swap-them-for-this-5-minute-standing-abs-workout-and-notice-how-your-posture-improves |
| Publication time | Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-08-10T08:05:41.973Z |
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Wellness Fitness Workouts Forget planks: Swap them for this 5-minute standing abs workout, and notice how your posture improves Features By Sam Hopes Published 10 August 2026 It's beginner-friendly, too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Jump To: The benefits Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Give me five minutes of your time, and I'll give you a beginner-friendly workout you can do standing up to strengthen your core and improve posture.
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