One of the most common challenges I discuss with my clients isstubborn belly fat.
Extra fat around the midsection is the result of multiple factors, from genetics to diet to stress.
However,achieving a toned, flat bellydoesn’t always require a gym membership or fancy equipment.
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These exercises are not only convenient but also highly effective in sculpting your midsection.
Incorporate these routines into your weekly schedule for a stronger core and a leaner waistline.
Keep reading for the very best at-home strength workouts for belly fat.
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Bicycle Crunches
Lie flat on your back with your hands behind your head.
Lift your legs off the ground, and bring your right elbow toward your left knee.
Simultaneously extend your right leg, keeping it hovering above the ground.
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Repeat on the opposite side, and continue in a bicycle pedaling motion.
Complete three sets of 45 seconds.
Plank Hip Dips
Start in a plank position on your forearms.
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Rotate your hips to the right, dipping them toward the floor.
Return to the starting position, and repeat on the left side.
Engage your core throughout the movement.
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Complete three sets of 12 to 15 reps per side.
Russian Twists
Sit on the floor with your knees bent and your feet flat.
Lean back slightly, keeping your back straight.
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Rotate your torso to the right, touching the ground beside you.
Return to the center, and repeat on the left side.
Complete three sets of 45 seconds.
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Leg Raises
Lie on your back with your legs straight and your arms by your sides.
Lift your legs toward the ceiling, keeping them straight.
Slowly lower them back down without touching the ground.
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Ensure your lower back stays pressed against the floor.
Complete three sets of 12 to 15 reps.
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Mountain Climbers
Begin in a plank position with your wrists aligned under the shoulders.
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Bring your right knee toward your chest, then quickly switch with the left.
Maintain a brisk pace, engaging your core throughout.
Complete three sets of 45 seconds.
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Jumping Jacks
Start with your feet together and your arms at your sides.
Jump, spreading your legs wide and raising your arms overhead.
Jump back to the starting position, and repeat.
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Complete three sets of 45 seconds.
Burpees
Begin in a standing position.
Drop into a squat position, and place your hands on the floor.
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Jump your feet back into a plank position.
Perform a pushup, then jump your feet back toward your hands.
Explosively jump up, reaching your arms overhead.
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Complete three sets of 45 seconds.
Mountain Climber Twists
Start in a plank position.
Bring your right knee toward your left elbow, twisting your torso.
Return to the plank position, and repeat on the opposite side.
Complete three sets of 45 seconds.
Jump Rope
Use an actual jump rope or mimic the motion without one.
Keep a steady rhythm, landing softly on the balls of your feet.
Engage your core for stability and endurance.
Complete three sets of 45 seconds.
Plank to Toe Tap
Begin in a plank position on your forearms.
Repeat on the opposite side.
Complete three sets of 45 seconds.
Stability Ball Rollouts
Kneel in front of a stability ball with your hands on top.
Roll the ball forward, extending your body into a plank position.
Roll the ball back toward your knees, maintaining control.
Complete three sets of 45 seconds.
Stability Ball Russian Twists
Sit on the stability ball with your feet flat on the floor.
Lean back slightly, engaging your core.
Rotate your torso side to side, holding a weight or medicine ball for added resistance.
Complete three sets of 45 seconds.
Pike with Stability Ball
Assume a plank position with your feet on the stability ball.
Lift your hips toward the ceiling, forming a pike position.
Hold for a moment before returning to the plank.
Complete three sets of 45 seconds.
Stability Ball Leg Raises
Lie on your back with the stability ball between your ankles.
Lift the ball toward the ceiling using your lower abs.
Lower the ball back down without letting it touch the ground.
Complete three sets of 45 seconds.
Stability Ball Pass
Lie on your back holding a stability ball with your arms extended.
Lift your legs toward the ceiling as you pass the ball from your hands to your feet.
Lower your legs back down, and pass the ball back to your hands.
Complete three sets of 45 seconds.
Dumbbell Side Bends
Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in one hand.
Bend at the waist to the side, keeping your back straight.
Russian Twists with Dumbbell
Sit on the floor with your knees bent and your feet flat.
Hold a dumbbell with both hands, rotating your torso from side to side.
Complete three sets of 12 to 15 reps.
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Woodchoppers
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell with both hands.
Raise the dumbbell diagonally across your body, from low to high.
Control the movement, engaging your obliques.
Complete three sets of 12 to 15 reps on both sides.
Dumbbell Jackknife
Lie on your back with a dumbbell in your hands.
Lift your legs toward the ceiling as you reach toward your toes.
Lower your legs back down without letting them touch the ground.
Complete three sets of 12 to 15 reps.
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Plank Rows
Begin in a plank position with a dumbbell in each hand.
Row the right dumbbell toward your hip while keeping your core engaged.
Lower the dumbbell back to the ground, and repeat on the left side.
Complete three sets of 12 to 15 reps on both sides.
Embrace the mind-body connection while working toward a sculpted midsection with this rejuvenating workout.
Boat Pose
Sit on the floor, leaning back slightly.
Lift your legs off the ground, extending them toward the ceiling.
Reach your arms forward, balancing on your sit bones.
Hold the pose for 45 seconds.
Downward-Facing Dog to Plank
Start in a plank position, and lift your hips toward the ceiling.
Transition to downward-facing dog, then back to plank.
Repeat the flow, engaging your core throughout.
Complete three rounds of 45 seconds.
Warrior III
Stand with your feet together and your arms by your sides.
Hinge at the hips, extending one leg straight back and reaching your arms forward.
Hold the position, keeping your core tight.
Hold the pose for 45 seconds on each side.
Forearm Plank with Knee Tuck
Begin in a forearm plank position.
Bring your right knee toward your right elbow, engaging your obliques.
Return to the plank, and repeat on the left side.
Complete three sets of 12 reps on each side.
Upward-Facing Dog
Start in a plank position and lower your body towards the ground.
Lift your chest toward the ceiling, keeping your arms straight.
Engage your core, and squeeze your glutes.
Hold the pose for 45 seconds.
