Strength training with resistance and bodyweight movements is bar-none the most effective way toachieve a sculpted physique.
The following is my #1 strength workout to slim down a thick waist in just 30 days.
Get ready to work your way toward results!
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This workout includes exercises that target your entire body.
It begins with bodyweight core movements before transitioning to heavier, compound lifts with weights.
Aim to complete the full routine one to two times per week, depending on your schedule and recovery.
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Keep reading for the best strength workout to slim down a thick waist in just 30 days.
By strengthening these muscles, you canslim and tone your waist.
Lift your body, balancing on the side of your right foot and right forearm.
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Hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds.
Visualize drawing your lower rib toward your pelvis, and engage your abs.
Repeat for the target time, then switch to your left side.
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Complete three sets per side.
Place your hands behind your head, and raise your legs at a 90-degree angle.
Throughout the movement, ensure to squeeze at the end range for about one second.
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However, they also target the core, which in turn can assist with waist slimming.
To perform barbell back squats, start by positioning a barbell at shoulder level on a squat rack.
If available, set the safety pins just above waist level.
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Place the barbell on your upper back, and remove it from the rack.
To perform lunges, begin by standing tall with your feet hip-width apart.
Take a large step forward with your right foot, and lower your body by bending at the knees.
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Remember to rotate your left foot inward slightly as you lower your left knee for optimal biomechanics.
Push through your full foot to lift your body back up to the standing position.
Switch legs, and repeat.
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Complete three sets of 12 reps per leg.
To perform a seated cable row, sit at a low pulley cable station with a V-bar handle.
Extend your arms, and slightly lean forward at the waist to grasp the handle.
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Slowly extend your arms back out to the starting position, avoiding any shrugging throughout the range of motion.
To perform lateral pulldowns, sit at a high pulley cable machine with a wide bar attached.
Grab the bar with your palms facing forward, arms fully extended, and lean back slightly.
Extend your arms back up without allowing your shoulders to shrug.
Perform three sets of 12 reps. Bend at your hips and knees to grasp the bar with a shoulder-width grip.
Lower the barbell back to the ground by pushing your hips back and bending your knees.
Developing your upper body can help accentuate a slim waist.
Raise the dumbbells to shoulder height, elbows bent, and palms facing forward.
Extend your arms to push the dumbbells overhead until your arms are fully extended.
Lower the dumbbells back to shoulder height, ensuring to avoid shrugging throughout the range of motion.
Perform three sets of 12 reps.
