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 9 of 11 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 9 Row With Twist Start in a shallow squat, holding the weight in your right hand. Pull your elbow back, squeezing your right shoulder blade toward your spine while you twist to the right. Do for 30 seconds, then switch sides. Previous Next Start Slideshow Strength TrainingWorkoutsAb Exercises