Standing Bodyweight Side Bends

Standing Side Bends (also known as standing oblique bends) is a popular old-school oblique exercise broadly discussed. While some people recommend this exercise for trimming and toning “love handles”, some say it’s a complete waste of time. In my personal opinion the truth lies somewhere in between. And here is why. First, lateral flexion is […]

Standing Bicycle Crunch

Standing bicycle crunch (also known as standing criss cross exercise) is a more functional variation of regular Bicycle Crunches. Which by the way is proven to be 248% more effective than standard crunches. This exercise will help you to build up the functional core strength and improve your balance. With a special emphasis on the […]

Bodyweight Wood Chop

Bodyweight wood chop (combined with a reverse wood chop exercise) is a serious functional maneuver with an emphasis on the obliques. This standing ab exercise helps to build the connection between your upper and lower body and creates a strong core for sports and life adventures. This compound exercise requires engagement of much more muscles […]

Standing Leg Lifts (Frankensteins)

Standing leg lifts (also known as standing straight leg raises or “Frankensteins”) is a dynamic standing ab exercise targeting lower abs. This exercise helps to improve the balance and contributes in a development of a functional body. Use this exercise as a more real life applicable alternative to a regular straight leg raise exercise done […]

Standing Side Crunches

Standing side crunches (also known as standing oblique crunches or knee to elbow) is a functional standing ab exercise targeting oblique muscles. Use this ab exercise as more effective alternative to a regular side crunches done on the floor. Or add it as a variety in your regular ab routine. This exercise will help you […]