The following are our top nine exercises for a slimmer body.
For time-based exercises, complete 30 to 60-second holds.
Perform three sets of all exercises with 60 to 90 seconds of rest between sets.
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Repeat the workout one to two times per week.
you might also split the routine into multiple smaller workouts throughout the week.
Planks
Planks are a fantastic exercise for strengthening your core and improving your overall stability.
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They also help tone your abdominal muscles and can improve your posture.
Align your elbows directly under your shoulders, and keep your body in a straight line.
Engage your core and glutes to maintain this position.
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Hold this position for the target time, remembering to breathe throughout.
Rotate your left foot inward slightly as you lower your left knee for optimal biomechanics.
Push through your right heel to return to the starting position, and switch legs.
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Repeat for the target repetitions.
Repeat for the target repetitions.
Bend at the hips and knees, gripping the barbell with an overhand or mixed grip.
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Repeat for the target repetitions.
Lift your head, shoulders, and feet off the ground, engaging your core.
Bring your right elbow toward your left knee while extending your right leg out.
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Repeat for the target repetitions.
you’re able to think of it as an overhead press with more explosivity.
Slightly bend your knees, and then quickly straighten them to generate momentum, simultaneously pressing the dumbbells overhead.
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Slowly lower the dumbbells back to shoulder level.
Repeat for the target repetitions.
Engage your core, and visualize drawing your lower rib toward your pelvis.
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Hold the top position for about one second, then lower your hips back to the ground.
Repeat for the target repetitions.
Repeat for the target repetitions, then switch sides.
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Position the dumbbells at chest level, with your elbows bent at a 90-degree angle.
Engage your core, and press the dumbbells upward, extending your arms fully and keeping your wrists stable.
Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position, maintaining control throughout the movement.
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Repeat for the target repetitions.
