Achieving a trimmer waistline goes beyond just aesthetics; it also plays a crucial role in promoting overall health.
Incorporating targeted exercises into your fitness routine can help yousculpt your midsectionand shed extra inches around your waist.
I designed these 10 exercises to melt waist fat and reveal a slimmer, more defined midsection.
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Incorporate these 10waist-melting exercisesinto your regular fitness routine, and watch as your midsection transforms.
Keep reading to learn all about the best exercises to melt waist fat.
And when you’re finished, be sure to check out the5 Most Effective At-Home Workouts for Weight Loss.
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Sit on the floor with your knees bent, and lean back at a 45-degree angle.
Rotate your hips to one side, dipping toward the floor without letting them touch.
Return to the starting position, and repeat on the other side.
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Complete three sets of 15 to 20 dips on each side.
Bring one knee toward your chest while simultaneously twisting your torso to bring the opposite elbow toward the knee.
Repeat the motion, alternating sides.
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Perform four sets of 20 reps (10 on each side).
Leg Raises
Leg raises target the lower abs, helping to tone and strengthen the entire core.
Lie on your back with your hands under your hips for support.
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Lift your legs toward the ceiling, keeping them straight.
Lower your legs toward the ground without letting them touch, then raise them back up.
Complete three sets of 15 to 20 leg raises.
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, and hold a weight or medicine ball with both hands.
Rotate your torso diagonally, bringing the weight from one side of your body to the opposite side.
Control the movement, and engage your core.
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Perform three sets of 15 to 20 woodchops on each side.
Start in a side plank position with your elbow directly beneath your shoulder.
Lower and lift your hip toward the floor, feeling the contraction in your obliques.
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Perform three sets of 15 to 20 hip lifts on each side.
Begin in a plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders.
Drive one knee toward your chest and then switch legs in a running motion.
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Keep a steady pace, and complete four sets of 30 seconds.
Lower your right arm and left leg toward the ground simultaneously, maintaining contact with the floor.
Return to the starting position, and repeat on the opposite side.
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Lie on your side, supporting your upper body with your forearm.
Lift your legs and upper body simultaneously, bringing them toward each other in a V-shape.
Complete three sets of 15 to 20 reps on each side.
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Hollow Body Hold
The hollow body hold engages the entire core, promoting stability and definition.
Lie on your back with your arms extended overhead and your legs straight.
Lift your legs and upper body off the ground, forming a “U” shape.
Hold the position for 30 seconds to one minute, gradually increasing the duration with each set.
