We’ve all been there, and we all get it.
Working out first thing in the morning offers multiple advantages over pushing it off until the evening.
The following are my top fivemorning workoutsfor belly fat loss.
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Be sure to take at least two days off.
If you find the routine overwhelming, skip workout #4, and take an extra day of rest.
Whatever you do, don’t cancel out your workouts by eating junk food throughout the day.
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So keep reading to learn all about the five best morning workouts for belly fat loss.
Workout 1: Core Kickoff
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The twisting motion provides a comprehensive core workout.
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Bring your right elbow toward your left knee while extending the right leg out.
Swiftly switch to the other side, bringing the left elbow toward the right knee.
Continue alternating sides in a pedaling motion.
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Repeat for the target repetitions.
To perform a plank, start in a forearm position with your elbows under shoulders.
Engage your core, and maintain a straight line from your head to your heels.
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Keep the hips aligned, and don’t let them sag or lift too high.
Breathe evenly throughout the hold.
Repeat for the target time.
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Hold your hands together in front of you.
Rotate your torso to the right, and touch the ground beside you.
Rotate back to the center and then to the left side.
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Repeat for the target repetitions.
The explosive movement also engages the core for stability.
To perform jump squats, start in a squat position with your feet shoulder-width apart.
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Engage your core, and push through the full foot to jump upward.
Land softly, absorbing the impact by going back into the squat position.
Repeat for the target repetitions.
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To perform pushups, begin in a plank position with your hands under your shoulders.
Engage your core, and maintain a straight line from your head to your heels.
Lower yourself by bending the elbows until your chest is about an inch from the ground.
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Push evenly through both hands to return to the starting position.
Repeat for the target repetitions.
They work the chest, legs, and core.
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To perform burpees, start in a standing position.
Drop into a squat position, and place your hands on the ground.
Kick your feet back into a plank position.
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Jump your feet back toward your hands, and then leap up into the air.
Repeat for the target repetitions.
The added weight increases calorie burn.
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To perform barbell back squats, position a barbell at shoulder level on a squat rack.
If available, set the safety pins just above waist level.
Step under the bar, place it on your upper back, and lift it off the rack.
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, and descend into a squat, pushing through the full foot.
Return to the starting position.
Repeat for target repetitions.
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Lunges (3 sets of 10 reps each leg)
Lunges target the quads, hamstrings, and glutes.
They also require balance, which activates the core muscles.
To perform lunges, start in a standing position with your feet hip-width apart.
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Take a step forward with your right leg, and lower into a lunge.
Rotate your left foot inward slightly as you lower your left knee for optimal biomechanics.
Push through the full foot of the right leg to return to the starting position.
Repeat with the left leg.
Repeat for the target repetitions.
They also engage the core for stability.
Visualize crushing a piece of fruit in your armpit as you retract your shoulder blades.
To perform dumbbell rows, stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in your right hand.
Bend at the hips, and place your left hand on a bench or table for support.
Lower the dumbbell back down without fully extending the arm.
Repeat for the target repetitions, then switch sides.
Jump your feet out to the sides, and simultaneously raise your arms overhead.
Quickly jump back to the starting position, bringing your arms back to your sides.
Continue in a rapid, rhythmic motion.
Repeat for the target time.
To perform high knees, start in a standing position with your feet hip-width apart.
Quickly drive your right knee toward your chest, then swiftly switch to the left knee.
Continue alternating legs, pumping your arms in rhythm.
Engage your core, and keep a brisk pace.
Repeat for the target time.
Simultaneously swing your left foot behind the right leg, and swing your left arm across the body.
Continue to alternate sides in a fluid motion.
Repeat for the target time.
It begins with the squat to press.
This compound move engages the legs, core, and shoulders, offering a full-body workout.
Lower into a squat, pushing through the full foot.
As you stand up, press the dumbbells overhead.
Lower the dumbbell back to shoulder height as you return to the starting position.
Repeat for the target repetitions.
Visualize crushing a piece of fruit in your armpit as you row.
To perform renegade rows, begin in a plank position holding a dumbbell in each hand.
Row the right dumbbell to your hip while balancing on the left dumbbell.
Avoid shrugging throughout the range of motion.
Lower the dumbbell back to the ground.
Repeat on the left side.
Continue alternating for the target repetitions.
Rotate your wrists, and catch the dumbbells at shoulder height in a front rack position.
Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
Repeat for the target repetitions.
