Popsugar Health & Fitness Strength Training How Do I Work My Abs Standing? Skip the Mat and Work Your Abs Standing For a Strong, Lean Core 12 January 2019 by Susi May View On One Page Photo 6 of 11 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 6 Squat With Standing Side Crunch As you return to standing from your squat, bring your right elbow to your right knee to perform a side crunch. Alternate sides with every rep. Previous Next Start Slideshow Strength TrainingWorkoutsAb Exercises