Forget sit-ups — 3 seated ab exercises that build your core muscles using one dumbbell

A woman doing a side crunch with her abs on show.

Finding ways to be creative with a dumbbell might not be your idea of a good time, so we’ve done the work for you — here are three core-torching seated ab exercises that strengthen your core muscles.

Thankfully, some of the best ab exercises can be done sitting down, supporting the lower back and benefitting anyone with limited mobility. You just need one of the best adjustable dumbbells and your exercise mat to do them, which means the moves are accessible for most people.