Burning fat around the midsection can be among the most stubborn aspects of trying to tone up your body.
Perform the workout one to two times per week, splitting it up as needed to make it manageable.
Alternate sides, bringing your left elbow to your right knee and extending your left leg out.
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Repeat for the target repetitions.
For the barbell back squat, position a barbell at shoulder level on a squat rack.
If available, set the safety pins just above waist level.
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Push through your full foot to return to the standing position.
Repeat for the target repetitions.
It engages the rectus abdominis, transverse abdominis, and the muscles of the lower back and hips.
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Engage your core by visualizing drawing your lower rib toward your pelvis, and hold the position.
Avoid sagging or raising your hips too high.
Hold for the target time.
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Pull-ups
Another one of the best exercises to melt your jelly belly is the pull-up.
The pull-up is a fantastic upper-body exercise that recruits your lats, biceps, trapezius, and core muscles.
Lower your body in a controlled manner to the starting position.
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Avoid shrugging throughout the range of motion.
Repeat for the target repetitions.
Rotate your left foot inward slightly as you lower your left knee for optimal biomechanics.
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The same applies to the right knee when it’s in the back position.
To perform a reverse lunge, stand tall with your feet hip-width apart.
Push through your full right foot to return to the starting position.
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Repeat with the opposite leg.
Repeat for the target repetitions.
Glute Bridges
The glute bridge targets the glutes, hamstrings, and core.
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As you perform this exercise, visualize drawing your lower rib toward your pelvis, and engage your abs.
At the top of the movement, squeeze your glutes for about one second.
Lower your hips back to the ground in a controlled manner.
Repeat for the target repetitions.
Russian Twists
The Russian twist wraps up this list of exercises to melt your jelly belly.
Ensure you’re moving with your full torso and not just your shoulders.
If you only move your shoulders, you won’t engage your abs as much.
Engage your abs tightly for a brief pause when you twist, then return to the front.
Repeat for the target repetitions.
