Ah, pesky love handles!
Strength exercises are often associated with lifting heavy weights and building muscle mass in the gym.
However, their benefits extend far beyond just that.
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Bye, bye, bye love handles!
Keep reading to learn all about my 10 best exercises for beginners to melt love handles.
This boosts the intensity of the exercise and enhances core strength, stability, and mobility.
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Drive through your entire foot to return to the starting stance.
Complete three to four sets of six to 12 reps with 60 to 90 seconds of rest between sets.
Feel the stretch in your hamstrings, then contract your hamstrings and glutes to return to the starting position.
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart to perform dumbbell bent-over rows, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
Engage your core to stabilize and prevent rotation.
Complete three to four sets of eight to 15 reps with 60 to 90 seconds of rest between sets.
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Start by standing with feet shoulder-width apart and a kettlebell next to your right foot.
Push your legs through the floor to lift the kettlebell.
Stand tall, pause briefly, then lower the kettlebell with control.
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Incorporating mountain climbers into your routine is a fantastic way to achieve your core-strengthening goals.
Perform mountain climbers by starting in a plank position and squeezing your core.
Quickly alternate between driving each knee toward the opposite elbow.
Maintain a fast pace, ensuring continuous core engagement.
Perform three rounds of 30 to 45 seconds with 60 seconds of rest between each set.
Maintain core engagement throughout to stabilize your body.
Hold a pair of dumbbells or a barbell in the front rack position with your elbows up and forward.
Alternate sides, maintaining proper posture (chest up!
), and engaging your core throughout the movement.
Start with lighter weights and gradually increase as you gain confidence.
Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and staggered, holding a dumbbell at one hip.
If the dumbbell starts on your right hip, step your left foot forward, and vice versa.
Lower into a half-kneeling position.
Focus on engaging the core, exhale during the lift, and inhale during the return.
Keep a slight squat position and maintain proper form to avoid injury.
Perform three sets of 15 to 20 reps per side with 60 seconds of rest between sets.
Take it up a notch by adding tempos and pauses to challenge yourself and maximize your results.
Lower your hip in a controlled dip, then push it back up, squeezing your obliques.
Focus on maintaining a straight line throughout each rep.
Complete two to three sets of 10 to 15 reps per side.
Straight Leg Sit-ups
Dumbbell straight-leg sit-ups are exceptional for targeting your abs while minimizing leg involvement.
Emphasizing a solid core squeeze during the descent of each repetition is critical.
Focus on executing this aspect effectively to maximize results with each set.
Engage your core as you lift your upper body toward your toes and reach the dumbbell toward the ceiling.
Keep your legs straight, and lower your upper body with control while inhaling.
