Reality check: Is your thick waistline making you self-conscious?
As men, we all crave thatlean, chiseled waistlinethat’s a hallmark of astrong, muscular physique.
Shrinking your waistlineisn’t just about looks or fitting into your favorite pair of jeans.
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A trim waist also signifies good health.
No gimmicks, no shortcutsjust tried-and-true movements that target those stubborn love handles and reveal your hidden abdominal muscles.
And the best part?
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Read on for a detailed breakdown of 10 of the best exercises for men to get a lean waistline.
And after, check out these5 Best Bodyweight Exercises To Lose Belly Overhang in 30 Days.
This full-body move torches calories and helps develop power and coordination.
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Perform this movement for 30 seconds, followed by 30 seconds of rest for five minutes.
They’re excellent for building leg strength and torching calories.
“Lower into a squat position, keeping your chest up and back straight,” instructs Mentus.
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As you land, lower right back into a squat to continue into the next jump."
Shoot for 10 sets of 10 reps with 30 seconds of rest between sets.
“With a dumbbell in each hand resting on the front of your shoulders, lower into a squat.
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Do four to five sets of 15 reps. “Push through your front foot, and bring your hips and back foot forward to return to standing.
Repeat with the other leg.”
Aim for six sets of 50 feet of walking lunges with 30 seconds of rest between sets.
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Burpees
Burpees are a challenging full-body exercise combining squats, pushups, and jumps.
They’re fantastic for boosting metabolism and increasing cardiovascular fitness.
“Burpees are the most effective bodyweight exercise for burning calories and fat,” states Mentus.
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Try doing 30 seconds on with 30 seconds rest for five minutes.
“Get in a pushup position with your hands under your shoulders.
Try the Tabata method of 20 seconds on with 10 seconds of rest for eight rounds.
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As you bring the knee in, crunch and twist, bringing the opposite elbow to the knee.
Then, switch to the other side.”
Perform three to five sets of 25 reps per side.
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Pedal at a high intensity, incorporating speed and resistance intervals to engage your core and legs.
“The air bike is different from a spin bike in that the arms are coordinated with the legs.
This creates an even tougher workout and makes it even better for burning fat,” explains Mentus.
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Go hard for 10 calories, then bike slowly for one minute for 10 rounds.
“Sprinting is most effective for burning calories per minute,” says Mentus.
“Also, adding the incline increases the challenge while decreasing the impact on your joints.”
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Sprint for 10 to 15 seconds, then walk for one to two minutes for 10 rounds total.
“Load a sled with a moderate weight that takes effort to push.
Shoot for five sets of 100-foot pushes with one minute rest between sets.
