I did this standing abs workout and it helped me strengthen my entire core

A woman exercises with a dumbbell at home. She is standing and holding the weight overhead, with a straightened arm; her other hand rests on her hip. Behind her is an exercise bike and large window. To either side of her is a couch and mounted television.

Strong core muscles are essential for a healthy body. These muscles not only stabilize and support you during movement, but they also facilitate breathing, protect your internal organs, and help maintain your posture and balance.

I love core-strengthening moves like planks and sit-ups, but I’ve grown bored of them lately. Scrolling Instagram for inspiration, I found fitness influencer Fiona Judd’s recent standing core routine and decided to give it a go.