Popsugar Fitness Workouts How Do I Work My Abs Standing? Skip the Mat and Work Your Abs Standing For a Strong, Lean Core January 24, 2019 by Susi May View On One Page Photo 16 of 22 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 16 Standing Russian Twist Stand with your knees slightly soft, holding a dumbbell at chest level. Keep your pelvis stable as you rotate your ribcage right and left, to complete one rep. Be sure to keep your abs pulled toward your spine as you twist from side to side. Previous Next Start Slideshow WorkoutsStrength TrainingAb Exercises