I’ve designed the following five at-home workouts to shrink love handles and tone this part of your body.
These routines are chock-full of a range of exercises designed to shrink the excess fat surrounding your waist.
Consistency and dedication are key to seeing positive results over time.
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The targeted twisting and bending movements in these exercises engage the obliques, effectively trimming and toning love handles.
Russian Twists
Sit on the floor with your knees bent and your feet flat.
Lean back slightly, keeping your back straight, and lift your feet off the ground.
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Complete three sets of 30 seconds.
Bicycle Crunches
Lie on your back with your hands behind your head.
Repeat on the other side, creating a bicycle pedal motion.
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Complete three sets of 30 seconds.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e
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Mountain Climbers
Start in a plank position with your wrists directly under your shoulders.
Bring one knee toward your chest, then switch legs in a fast, running motion.
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Keep your core engaged to maximize the impact on your love handles.
Complete three sets of 30 seconds each.
The side plank series specifically targets the obliques, promoting love handle reduction by toning and strengthening the waistline.
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Side Plank with Hip Dips
Begin in a side plank position with your elbow directly under your shoulder.
Lower your hips toward the floor, then lift them back up.
Repeat on one side before switching to the other.
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Side Plank with Leg Lift
Maintain the side plank position.
Lift your top leg toward the ceiling, engaging the outer thigh.
Lower the leg back down, and repeat on each side.
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Side Plank with Twist
Begin in a side plank position.
Engage your core, and maintain a straight line from your head to your heels.
Incorporate a twist by reaching your free arm underneath your body and toward the floor.
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Return your arm to the starting position, completing the twist.
Complete three sets of 15 reps on each side.
The dynamic movements engage the core, promoting fat loss in the waist area.
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Standing Oblique Crunches
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Lift your knee toward the opposite elbow, engaging your obliques.
Repeat on both sides in a fluid, dance-like motion.
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Complete three sets of 15 reps on each side.
Hip Swirls
Stand with your feet apart and your hands on your hips.
Circle your hips in a controlled, circular motion, engaging the entire core.
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Change direction after three sets of 30 seconds, then repeat.
Can Can Kicks
Start in a standing position with your feet hip-width apart.
Raise your right knee toward your chest while keeping your left foot firmly on the ground.
Extend your right leg straight out to the side, kicking it diagonally across your body.
Swing your right leg back to the starting position, bringing your knee back toward your chest.
Repeat on the left side.
Complete three rounds of 30 seconds on each side.
These exercises specifically work the obliques, reducing love handles by toning and defining the waist.
Side Plank Hip Lifts
Start in a side plank position on your elbow.
Lower and lift your hips while maintaining the plank.
Switch sides, and repeat.
Complete three sets of 12 reps on each side.
Wood Choppers
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a weight with both hands.
Rotate your torso diagonally, bringing the weight toward the opposite hip.
Return to the starting position and repeat on both sides.
Complete three sets of 12 reps on each side.
Your body should resemble a “flying” position.
Hold the lifted position for a brief moment, focusing on contracting your lower back muscles.
Exhale, and slowly lower your arms, chest, and legs back down to the mat.
Triangle Pose
Stand with your feet wide apart.
Reach toward one foot, keeping your legs straight.
Repeat on both sides.
Hold the pose for up to two minutes on each side.
Boat Pose
Sit on the floor, leaning back at a 45-degree angle.
Lift your legs and arms, forming a “V” shape with your body.
Hold the position, engaging your core.
Maintain the pose for up to two minutes.
Tree Pose
Start in a standing position with your feet together and your arms by your sides.
Shift your weight onto your left foot, grounding it firmly into the floor.
Lift your right foot, and place the sole against the inner left thigh, toes pointing down.
it’s possible for you to also position it on the inner calf if maintaining balance is challenging.
Hold the pose for up to two minutes.
