You don’t have to be on your feet to torch calories and build serious strength.

Seated exercises can deliver a calorie-burning punch while keeping things low-impact and joint-friendly.

The key is effort.

Seated cable row

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Just because you’re sitting doesn’t mean you’re coasting.

Grab a seat (literally), and let’s get to work.

By focusing on controlled movements and heavier resistance, you engage multiple muscle groups, triggering higher energy expenditure.

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Want to increase the intensity and maximize calorie burn?

Since larger muscles burn more calories, this movement is a powerhouse for torching fat while building strength.

A strong back burns more calories than you thinkplus, better posture is a bonus.

Seated Lateral Raise

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The seated leg curl machine locks your body in place, ensuring max activation.

Pressing movements boost calorie burn by engaging multiple muscle groups simultaneously.

So, sit down, but don’t slow downyour next killer workout starts now.

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illustration of seated leg curls

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Incline Dumbbell Bench Press

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