The ultimate way to burn the flab isn’t by performing cardio; it’s resistance training.

For the best results, ditch machine exercises and use free weightsbarbells, kettlebells, dumbbells, etc.

Better fat loss todeflate your ballooning waistline.

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Goblet Squat

The Goblet Squat is one of the besttotal-body exercises.

Stand with your feet shoulder-width distance apart with your toes slightly out.

Start the movement by sitting backward and spreading your knees apart.

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Descend below parallel while keeping your lower back flat.

At the bottom of the motion, drive through your heels and keep your knees apart.

Even better, it’s a bit easier on your shoulders than a traditional Barbell Bench Press.

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Lie on a bench with your chest up, shoulders squeezed together, and feet flat on the ground.

Drive the dumbbells upward, keeping your shoulders back.

Drive through your heels, as well, keeping your glutes on the bench.

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Dumbbell Bent-Over Row

Rows are a great exercise to strengthen your upper back and arms.

Keep your lower back flat, squeeze your shoulder blades together, and row.

Bend at your hip to grab the handles with both hands.

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Keep your back straight, your knees slightly bend, and your shoulders squeezed together.

To perform the exercise, drive your heels through the ground, and push your hips forward.

Then, reverse the movement, and repeat.