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A CSCS coach shares 6 standing ab exercises after 50 that strengthen your core for real life, no machines needed.

A CSCS trainer shares 5 standing exercises that work your core and build full-body strength after 60. No ab machines needed.

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When we think of core exercises, standard moves like situps and crunches are often a go-to. But working the side body is an important piece of a well-rounded core routine that is sometimes overlooked.