Planks and deadbugs may be super effective for your core, but if you suffer from neck, shoulder or lower back pain, the chances are these are just going to exacerbate this. That doesn’t mean training your core is off limits though. This three-move standing ab workout is just as effective and all you need is one weight – whether that be a single dumbbell, one kettlebell, or even a large water bottle – take your pick!
As well as targeting the muscles in your mid-section, standing workouts recruit other muscles too, like your lats, shoulders and glutes. They're also ideal for people who work at a desk all day as, while you're standing tall your stability is being challenged and your body has to fight hard to maintain an upright position, so it encourages better posture.
