Forget sit-ups — you just need 15 minutes and 1 kettlebell to strengthen your core with this standing abs workout

A woman holding a kettlebell with both hands.

Standing abs workouts are a great way to strengthen your core without using common exercises like sit-ups, crunches and planks.

Adding a kettlebell into the mix only boosts the benefits of these workouts, not only through doing moves like swings and lifts with the weight, but also because simply holding the kettlebell up above your head challenges the core to keep you balanced during moves like knee drives.