A certified trainer with 20 years of experience says these are her two favorite standing core moves for building stability and balance

Strengthening your core muscles can improve everything from your posture to your running speed and your ability to lift heavy things.

There are plenty of floor-based moves that you can do to target your mid-body muscles, from classics like sit-ups to beginner-friendly moves like the bird dog.

However, experimenting with standing core exercises can introduce new elements to your training and provide fresh challenges. You may like

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I asked Samantha Cubbins—manager at Gymshark’s UK Lifting Club and a certified trainer with 20 years of