Losing belly fatrequires a combination of cardiovascular exercises, a well-balanced diet, and strength training.
Here are five effectivestrength workoutsfor belly fat loss.
Incorporating these strength workouts into your fitness routine can help accelerate belly fat loss.
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Remember to maintain proper form, gradually increase intensity, and combine these exercises with a nutritious diet.
Keep reading to learn all about my best strength workouts for belly fat.
By lifting a heavy load, deadlifts not only stimulate muscle growth but also enhance overall fat burning.
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The core activation during deadlifts helps stabilize the spine and improve posture.
Conventional Deadlifts
Set up a barbell with weights on the ground.
Stand with your feet hip-width apart, and grip the bar with your hands shoulder-width apart.
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Lower the bar back to the ground with control.
Complete three sets of eight to 10 reps.
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Romanian Deadlifts
This exercise has a similar setup to conventional deadlifts but focuses on hinging at the hips.
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Keep your legs slightly bent, and lower the barbell while maintaining a straight back.
Feel the stretch in your hamstrings, and return to the starting position.
Perform three sets of 10 to 12 reps.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e
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Sumo Deadlifts
This exercise engages the inner thighs and targets the core.
Widen your stance with your toes pointing outward.
Grip the barbell with your hands inside your knees.
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Lift the bar by extending hips and knees, then lower it back down.
Standard Planks
Start in a pushup position with your hands directly beneath your shoulders.
Engage your core, and maintain a straight line from your head to your heels.
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Hold for the recommended duration.
Perform four sets of 30 to 60 seconds.
Side Planks
Lie on your side with your elbow directly beneath your shoulders.
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Lift your hips, creating a straight line from your head to your feet.
Hold for the recommended duration.
Complete three sets of 20 to 40-second holds.
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Planks with Leg Lifts
From a standard plank, lift one leg off the ground.
Alternate legs while keeping your core engaged.
Perform three sets of 12 to 15 reps as you switch legs.
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Two-Handed Kettlebell Swings
Start with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding the kettlebell with both hands.
Hinge at the hips, swing the kettlebell between your legs, then explosively swing it up.
Engage your core, and squeeze your glutes.
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Perform four sets of 15 to 20 reps.
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Single-Arm Kettlebell Swings
This exercise is similar to two-handed swings but uses one hand.
It engages one side of the body more, challenging stability.
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Perform three sets of 12 to 15 reps per arm.
Kettlebell Russian Twists
Kettlebell Russian twists engage the obliques and enhance core strength.
Sit on the ground, lean back slightly, and lift your feet off the ground.
Hold the kettlebell with both hands, and twist your torso, touching the ground on each side.
Perform three sets of 15 to 20 reps per side.
This exercise is effective in minimizing belly fat and achieving a sculpted midsection.
Hanging Leg Raises
Hang onto a pull-up bar with an overhand grip.
Lift your legs until they are parallel to the ground.
Lower them back down with control.
Perform three sets of 12 to 15 reps.
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Floor Leg Raises
Lie on your back with hands beneath your hips.
Lift your legs toward the ceiling, then lower them without touching the floor.
Complete three sets of 15 to 20 reps.
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Reverse Crunches
Lie on your back, bend your knees, and lift them toward your chest.
Contract your abs, and lift your hips off the ground.
Incorporating pushups into your routine not only builds upper-body strength but also contributes to overall fat loss.
Standard Pushups
Pushups activate your shoulders, chest, and core.
Start in a plank position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Lower your body by bending your elbows, then push back up.
Perform four sets of 12 to 15 reps.
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Perform pushups, targeting the upper chest.
Complete three sets of 15 to 20 reps.
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Decline Pushups
Elevate your feet on a stable surface.
Perform pushups, targeting the lower chest and upper shoulders.
Complete three sets of 12 to 15 reps.
