Lose belly fat and lose your love handles with these 10 exercises.
You have tried crunches, cardio, and side bends, but nothing seems to help you get-rid of the persistent
belly fat and your love handles. It could be time to start a new exercise regimen or modify your
current one.
The abdominal fat that gathers around your torso and is Referred to as " love handles" is a major sign
of poor general health. We contacted Sadik Hadzovic, an IFBB Men's Physique professional, for his
10 favorite exercises to remove love handles to get the greatest routines for a thin torso.
He claims that the fast-paced nature of the exercise and its focus on both the rectus and transverse
abdominals make it beneficial. "More than simply crunches and situps aren't enough to burn fat; you
need to engage your complete body,
DIRECTIONS
Hadzovic advises using these exercises both as a group workout once per week and as standalone
workouts into your normal strength and conditioning regimen.
Do three times a week of high-intensity interval training on the other days. Maintain a healthy diet
as well—as the phrase goes, " abs are built in the kitchen."
Sledgehammer Overhead Strike
Sets: 3
Reps: 20
Your right hand should be close to the sledgehammer as you grasp it with your left hand on the
bottom. As you would when cutting wood, raise the sledgehammer above your head and over your
right shoulder, then bring it down towards the center of the tire. Change sides.
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Plank
Sets: 4
Duration: 30 sec.
Perform the plank facedown on a mat with your feet together. With a neutral spine and a firm
core, lift your hips off the ground and bear your full weight on your forearms and toes.
Deadlift
Sets: 4
Reps: 10-15
To give your arms room, take a slightly narrower stance than shoulder width while standing with the
bar above the middle of your feet. The bar must remain above the center of your feet when you
grab it overhand and bend through your knees until your shins strike it. Maintain a straight shoulder-
blade alignment with the bar. Roll the bar across your knees and thighs while pulling it tight to your
body until your hips and knees are locked.
Battle Rope Wave
Sets: 4
Duration: 30 sec.
Rest 30 sec.
Your knees and hips should be slightly bent while you stand with your feet hip-distance apart and
your core engaged. Hold the rope's end firmly with both hands while letting your arms swing freely
at the sides of your torso. Squat down into a half-squat. Extend your legs and hips as you swing your
arms over your head in a single motion as you explode upward. Return right away to the beginning
and carry on the movement.
SEE ALSO: Include rope training in your exercise routine.
Russian Twist
Sets: 4
Reps: 15
Relax with your feet flat on the floor and your legs bent. Using a weight or medicine ball,
extend your arms straight out. Until your back is angled at a 45-degree angle with the floor, lower
your core muscles back. Twist your upper body while moving your arms in a circular motion. Don't
lift or move your feet at any time.
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Box Jump
Sets: 4
Reps: 20
Stand comfortably away from the box in an athletic posture and your feet shoulder-width apart.
When you are prepared to jump, immediately stoop down to a quarter squat, extend your hips, swing
your arms, and push your feet through the ground to launch yourself onto the box.
SEE ALSO: Complete Kettlebell Workout
Kneeling Vacuum
Duration: 1 min.
Kneel on the ground and place your heels on the back of your seat. Grasp the sides of your legs
with your hands. As you try to touch your belly button to your spine, bring your shoulders back
and then your abs in. Hold the hoover for at least 20 seconds, then alternate between
contractions and releases for one to two seconds.
