Losingstubborn belly fatbecomes more challenging as we get older, but the right workout can make all the difference.

Strength training with dumbbells forces your muscles to work harder, which helps preserve and build lean mass.

This dumbbell-based fat-burning workout focuses on compound movements that torch calories while engaging your core.

Belly fat

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Perform each exercise back-to-back with minimal rest.

Complete 3 rounds, resting for 60 seconds between rounds.

Renegade Rows

This exercise is excellent for strengthening the back and arms while simultaneously working the core.

Athlete practicing dumbbell thrusters

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This movement helps sculpt a tighter, more defined midsection while also improving upper-body strength.

This movement works deep core muscles, improving rotational stability and helping to create a leaner waistline.

This exercise is highly effective for strengthening deep abdominal muscles and improving total-body control.

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