For many of my male clients,shedding excess belly fatcan be a challenging fitness goal to work toward.
I’m sharing 10 of my go-to exercises for men to melt belly fat and get into shape.
Planks
First up on this list of exercises for men to melt belly fat is the plank.
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Begin in a pushup plank position with your elbows directly under your shoulders.
Engage your core, and maintain a straight line from head to heels.
Hold this position for the target time.
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Complete three rounds of 30 seconds each.
Sit on the floor with your knees bent and your feet elevated off the ground.
Hold a weight or a medicine ball with both hands.
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Lean back slightly, and rotate your torso to the right, bringing the weight beside your hip.
Return to the center, and then rotate to the left.
Complete three rounds of 30 seconds each.
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Bicycle Crunches
Bicycle crunches engage the entire abdominal area and provide an excellent workout for the obliques.
Lie on your back with your hands behind your head, elbows wide.
Alternate by bringing your left elbow toward your right knee and extending your left leg.
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Complete three rounds of 30 seconds each.
Start in a pushup plank position with your hands under your shoulders.
Engage your core, and maintain a straight line from your head to your heels.
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Alternately draw your knees toward your chest, as if you’re running in place.
Complete three rounds of 30 seconds each.
Lie on your back with your legs straight and your hands under your hips for support.
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Lift your legs toward the ceiling, keeping them straight.
Lower your legs back down without letting them touch the ground.
Maintain controlled movements, and do not allow your lower back to lift off the ground.
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Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet off the ground.
Place your hands beside you or under your hips for support.
Contract your lower abs to lift your hips off the ground, bringing your knees toward your chest.
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Lower your hips back down with control.
Begin in a standing position.
Drop into a squat position, and place your hands on the ground.
Kick your feet back into a pushup plank position.
Jump your feet back to the squat position, and explosively jump up.
Land softly, and return to the starting position.
Complete three rounds of 30 seconds each.
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell with both hands.
Bend at your hips and knees, swinging the kettlebell back between your legs.
Explosively extend your hips and knees, swinging the kettlebell to shoulder height.
Maintain a straight back, and use your core to control the movement.
Choose a series of high-intensity exercises, such as jumping jacks, mountain climbers, or squat jumps.
Perform each exercise at maximum effort for 20 to 30 seconds.
Rest for 10 to 15 seconds between exercises.
Repeat the circuit for three rounds.
Maintain good posture, engage your core, and focus on a smooth stride.
Gradually increase the duration or intensity of your runs to continue challenging your body.
