5 Ways to Get a Flat Stomach Standing Up
From posture advice to waist-whittling twists, these upright exercises will help you feel slimmer and stand taller.
By Corrie Pikul
The Move: Standing Oblique Strengthener
Chicago-based health and fitness coach Traci D. Mitchell loves this move because it's simple, effective and doesn't require any special equipment (or much floor space).
1. Plant your feet shoulder-width apart.
2. Grab a heavy object, like a gallon of water.
3. Tighten your core and lift the object with both hands, keeping your arms straight out in front of you.
4. While keeping your hips stable, slowly move the object to the left, then to the right (that's one rep).
Reps: Three sets of 20
Bonus: When facing forward between twists, do one squat.
Next: How to slim down by standing still
1. Plant your feet shoulder-width apart.
2. Grab a heavy object, like a gallon of water.
3. Tighten your core and lift the object with both hands, keeping your arms straight out in front of you.
4. While keeping your hips stable, slowly move the object to the left, then to the right (that's one rep).
Reps: Three sets of 20
Bonus: When facing forward between twists, do one squat.
Next: How to slim down by standing still
Published 06/27/2013