{
  "id": 449257,
  "title": "Forget planks: Swap them for this 5-minute standing abs workout, and notice how your posture improves",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/forget-planks-swap-them-for-this-5-minute-standing-abs-workout-and",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-10T08:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/forget-planks-swap-them-for-this-5-minute-standing-abs-workout-and-notice-how-your-posture-improves"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Give me five minutes of your time, and I'll share a beginner-friendly standing abs workout to strengthen your core and enhance posture. As a fitness editor at Tom's Guide and personal trainer, I understand that not everyone enjoys lying on the ground for exercises, but this routine proves that you don't need to. In just five minutes, you can perform five movements, working for 50 seconds and transitioning to the next exercise in 10 seconds. You'll need light dumbbells, an exercise mat, and a willingness to challenge yourself. Perform these exercises without getting down on the mat, making it accessible to beginners and those with limited mobility. However, if you have a health condition or injury, consult a medical professional or trainer before attempting the routine.",
  "summary": "A personal trainer shares a beginner-friendly standing workout that strengthens your core and posture.",
  "key_points": [
    "Five-minute standing abs workout strengthens core",
    "Routine performed in 50-second intervals, transitions in 10 seconds",
    "Accessible to beginners and those with limited mobility"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This standing abs workout offers a beginner-friendly alternative to traditional exercises, allowing those with limited mobility or a dislike for floor work to strengthen their core and improve posture.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}