Anyone who’s tried eliminating stubborn belly fat knows it can be an uphill battle.
You may have tried every diet and workout out there but without success.
Fortunately, knowing which exercises specifically promote fat loss can help you banish that pesky padding around your waistline.
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Carrying excess abdominal fat poses significant health risks.
However, it’s important to note that you could’t target belly fat loss specifically.
“Spot reduction (losing fat in one specific area) is impossible,” says Nobbe.
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“Therefore, you need more than an arsenal of ab exercises tosculpt a six-pack.
Hold this position without letting your hips drift too high or sag too low.
Perform four sets of 30 to 60-second planks.
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However, you have to move quickly and with control during this movement,” says Nobbe.
Begin in a high plank position with straight arms and your hands placed directly beneath your shoulders.
As you complete the reps, keep your hips down and your body in a straight line.
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Alternate legs as quickly as possible with each rep while maintaining proper form.
Do four sets of 20 reps per leg.
Drop into a squat position, and place your hands on the floor before you.
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Land softly from the jump, then repeat.
Aim for as many burpees as possible in 30 seconds for five rounds.
Lie on your back with your arms extended out to the sides for stability.
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Hinge at the hips to lift your legs off the floor, keeping them straight.
Bring your legs back to the center, then lower them to the other side.
The twisting motion engages the abs and obliques," says Nobbe.
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Sit with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.
Lean back slightly, keeping your back straight and chest up.
Twist to the opposite side, then continue alternating with each rep.
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Aim for four sets of 15 to 20 reps per side.
Hang onto a pull-up bar with your arms extended and your palms facing away from you.
Slowly lower your legs, avoiding swinging or using momentum.
Perform four sets of 10 to 12 reps.
This exercise targets your upper and lower abs, helping you achieve a toned tummy and better core stability.
Bring one knee toward your chest while twisting your torso and bringing the opposite elbow toward that knee.
Keep your core engaged throughout the entire movement.
Do four sets of 15 to 20 reps per side.
Sprints
Sprinting is one of the most underrated exercises for abdominal fat loss.
If you’re new to sprinting, confirm you rest longer than you work.
To start, do 10 rounds of 15 to 20-second sprints with 30 to 45-second rests in between.
