Incorporating these exercises into your fitness routine will effectively target and eliminate that stubborn lower belly pooch.

Keep reading for the 10 best exercises to get rid of lower belly pooch fat.

Start in a forearm plank position, ensuring your elbows are directly beneath your shoulders.

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Keep your body in a straight line from your head to your heels.

Hold the plank for 30 seconds to one minute, gradually increasing the duration as you build strength.

Repeat for three sets.

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Lie on your back with your hands under your hips for support.

Lift your legs toward the ceiling, keeping them straight.

Lower your legs back down without letting them touch the ground.

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Start in a plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders.

Bring your right knee toward your chest and then quickly switch legs.

Continue alternating legs for one to two minutes.

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Lie on your back, and lift your legs off the ground.

Bring your right elbow toward your left knee while straightening your right leg.

Repeat on the other side in a pedaling motion.

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Complete three sets of 15 to 20 twists on each side.

Lie on your back with your hands by your sides.

Lift your legs toward the ceiling, then curl your hips off the ground.

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Lower your legs back down without touching the floor.

Lie on your back with your hands under your hips.

Lift your legs a few inches off the ground, and kick them in a fluttering motion.

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Complete three sets of one to two minutes.

Hold the position for 30 seconds to one minute.

Repeat for three sets.

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Use a weight or resistance band, and stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.

Chop diagonally from high to low, engaging your core.

Perform three sets of 15 to 20 reps on each side.

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Lie on your back with one knee bent and the other leg straight.

Lift your hips toward the ceiling while keeping one leg extended.

Perform three sets of 12 to 15 reps on each leg.

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