What’s a home gym without a set of weight plates on deck?
These flat, heavy accessories attach to barbells for building strength and muscle mass.
They can also be used tomelt belly fatand tone your stomach.
Photo: Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That!
So, we’re here to share 10 of the best trainer-approved weight plate exercises for a slimmer stomach.
Rather, you lose fat all over your body, which in turn helps slim down your stomach.
In addition, a productive workout regimen combines both cardio and resistance training.
Performing ab exercises alone won’t result in success for most individuals.
Weight plate exercises can be a beneficial addition to a well-rounded workout routine.
Begin standing tall, holding a weight plate in both hands at chest height.
Place your feet just outside shoulder-width.
Your arms should be completely extended.
“While tightly gripping the [plates], quickly walk in a straight line.
Maintain an upright torso, forward-facing head, and stable posture as you do so.
Continue until the time elapses,” instructs Angelino.
Place your feet shoulder-distance apart.
“Continue until the thigh of your outstretched leg is parallel to the ground.
Switch sides and repeat.”
Keep your back straight as you lower your torso to become parallel to the floor.
Then, rise back up to standing.
“Doing so will further engage core muscles, which can help build ab muscle size.
However, the single-leg version is difficult and will not be accessible for many exercisers.”
Assume a high plank with your hands on the ground and your body forming a straight line.
Maintain a neutral spine, making sure not to arch your back.
“Use your left hand to pull the plate from right to left.”
Continue to alternate sides as you complete five to 10 reps per side.
“Have a friend place a weight plate onto the middle of your back,” Capritto instructs.
“If you’re alone, give a shot to slide the weight plate onto your back.
Assume the plank position by propping yourself up on your forearms and toes.
Keep your spine neutral: Don’t arch or hunch it.”
Hold a weight plate with both hands iver your chest.
“Lower your torso to the ground until your back is flat on the ground,” Capritto instructs.
“Use your ab muscles to sit upright, keeping the weight plate close to your chest.
Use a weight or bench to keep your feet in place if needed.”
Hold a weight plate by your hips.
“Hold the position for 30 to 60 seconds.
Carefully lower your hips back to the ground.”
Lean back just a bit.
Feel free to lift your feet off the floor for a more advanced exercise.
“Hold the weight in both hands, centered in front of your torso,” Capritto adds.
“Twist your torso to the right and touch the plate lightly to the ground beside you.
Twist your torso to the left and touch the plate lightly to the ground beside you.”
