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Health
Maddy Biddulph

Protect your spine and build real-world stability with this 15-minute standing abs workout

Woman exercises at home with small dumbbells.

You might not notice it, but you twist (and resist twisting) your body all the time in everyday life. When you drive and reach behind you (in my case, to pass snacks to my kids in the back), carry groceries or change direction while walking, you are performing spinal rotation.

This movement helps to protect your spine and keep your muscles flexible and resilient, reducing stiffness often linked to back pain.

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