Belly fat is frustratingly easy to put on and challenging to get rid of.
“Standing exercises involve dynamic and functional movements compared to those exercises being done on the ground.
Get ready to erase the flab.
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Standing Russian Twists
The first few exercises are brought to you by Garcia.
Begin the standing Russian twist by planting your feet shoulder-width apart and bending your knees just a bit.
Rotate your torso to the left.
Return to the center, then rotate your torso to the right.
Standing Side Crunches
For the standing side crunch, plant your feet shoulder-width apart.
Place your hands at the back of your head.
Repeat the same motion on your left side.
Perform three sets of 10 to 12 reps.
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Standing Knee-to-Elbow Crunches
Set up for the standing knee-to-elbow crunch by standing tall with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Bring your hands to the back of your head.
Repeat the same movement on the opposite side.
Perform three sets of 10 to 12 reps per side.
Standing Oblique Crunches
Next up, plant your feet shoulder-width apart for standing oblique crunches.
Position your left hand on your left hip.
Bring your right arm overhead so that it lines up with your ear.
Repeat the same motion on the opposite side.
Perform three sets of 10 to 12 reps per side.
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Raise your right leg out to the side, making sure it remains straight.
Perform three sets of 10 to 12 reps.
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Begin the standing wood chop by assuming a split stance with one leg forward.
Contract your abs, and drive the weight upward “to the opposite diagonal.”
Perform three sets of 15 reps per side.
From here, jump to one diagonal and pull your elbows to the opposite back diagonal.
Then repeat from side to side.”
Perform this exercise for one minute alternating sides, two times through.
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Hold a heavy dumbbell at the side of your body, making sure your palm faces your thigh.
Gradually lower the weight down your leg toward the ground.
Then, lift the weight back up, and bend in the opposite direction.
Stand tall to check that your core is fully extended.
Perform three sets of 15 reps on each side.
