Forget planks—build a stronger core in just five minutes with this trainer's standing abs workout

Woman standing in a studio setting holding a single dumbbell overhead. she's wearing a black crop top and turquoise leggings. .

If you want to build a strong midsection, you don't have to crank out endless sit-ups and crunches. There’s a whole world of moves beyond these classics to help strengthen your core—like those featured in this standing abs workout.

This five-move core routine from Sarah Lindsay, founder of Roar Fitness and three-time Olympian, focuses on strengthening all the muscles that make up your core—not just your rectus abdominis, also known as the six-pack muscles.