Excess fat accumulates pretty easily, but taking it off is not as simple a task.
That’s where we come in with 10 of the best resistance band exercises for belly fat.
The rest is up to you.
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Resistance trainingis about to become your best friend.
You will find your waistline will start to slim down.
They’re an underrated tool that can be used anywhere.
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Resistance bands are great because the tension on them gives a different feel than dumbbells or barbells do.
The bands also provide new stimulation for your muscles.
They’ll give you the most efficient workout while engaging more muscle groups.
Tim Liu, C.S.C.S.
In turn, you will recruit more muscle fibers and increase your calorie burn.
Here are the 10 best resistance band exercises for belly fat.
Hold the resistance band at shoulder height.
Tim Liu, C.S.C.S.
Then, squat down by sitting back on your heels.
Rise back up, flexing your glutes to finish the motion.
Grip the band with both hands at chest height.
Tim Liu, C.S.C.S.
Place your other foot behind you, keeping your toes firmly planted.
Keep your chest tall and your core tight as you lower yourself until your back knee touches the floor.
Drive through the heel of your front leg to rise back up.
Tim Liu, C.S.C.S.
Perform all reps on one leg before switching over to the other.
Flare your elbows out, then pull the band toward you, flexing your upper back to finish.
Keeping your core tight, drive your elbows back toward your hips, squeezing your lats at the bottom.
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Grab the handles, and face away from the band.
Take a step forward in a split stance, and keep your core tight.
Press the band forward with both arms, squeezing your chest and triceps at the end of the movement.
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Resist with those same muscles all the way back to the starting position.
That is one rep.
Stand below the band, grab it with both hands, and pull it down to your chest.
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Get into a pushup while keeping your core tight.
Start to bring one knee to your chest, flexing your lower abs before returning to the starting position.
Alternate back and forth until all reps are completed.
Tie the band around a sturdy beam, and take a step out to the side to create tension.
Hold the end of the band with both hands utilizing a pronated (overhand) grip.
ensure your feet are spread out wide.
Keep your core tight as you rotate the band across your body from your upper back.
Flex your obliques during the entire range of motion, then return back to the starting position.
