Sculpting a tighter tummy requires hard work, dedication, and persistence in yourcore workouts.

As a matter of fact, we have the ultimate 30-day lower-belly workout to build a tighter tummy.

The following workout is designed totransform your lower bellyand entire midsection, for that matterin 30 days.

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Gear up to sculpt your lower belly region without neglecting the important core muscles on your side-ab area.

Aim to complete this workout three times a week.

Complete each exercise following the repetition guidelines in the program.

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Rest for 30 to 60 seconds, then move to the next exercise.

Perform up to three rounds per workout.

Bicycle Crunches

This lower-belly workout kicks off with the bicycle crunch.

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Bicycle crunches are excellent for targeting both the lower abdominals and the obliques.

To perform bicycle crunches, lie on your back with your hands behind your head and your legs elevated.

Bring your right elbow toward your left knee while extending your right leg.

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Switch sides, bringing your left elbow toward your right knee.

Maintain a smooth pedaling motion.

Repeat for the target repetitions.

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Progression:Begin with 10 repetitions on each side.

Every week, add five repetitions per side until you reach 30 repetitions by the end of the month.

To perform Russian twists, sit on the ground with your knees bent and your feet flat.

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Lean back slightly, keeping your back straight, and lift your feet off the ground.

Hold your hands together, and twist your torso, touching the ground beside you.

Rotate to the other side.

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Repeat for the target repetitions.

Progression:Start without weights.

In the second week, add a light weight.

Increase the weight slightly in the third and fourth weeks or increase repetitions.

To perform hanging knee raises, hang onto a pull-up bar with a firm grip.

Keep your legs together, and pull your knees up toward your chest.

Slowly lower them back down without swinging.

Maintain a controlled motion throughout.

Repeat for the target repetitions.

Progression:Start with eight repetitions.

Every week, add two repetitions until you reach a set of 14 by the month’s end.

Slowly extend your right arm behind you and your left leg in front of you.

Return to the starting position, and alternate sides.

Ensure your back remains flat on the ground.

Repeat for the target repetitions.

Progression:Begin with 10 repetitions on each side.

Increase by three repetitions per side weekly, reaching 28 repetitions by the end of the month.

To perform a plank with alternating leg lift, begin in a forearm plank position, elbows below shoulders.

Engage your core, ensuring your body forms a straight line.

Lift your right leg off the ground, keeping it straight.

Return to the starting position, and alternate legs.

Repeat for the target repetitions.

To perform plank jacks, begin in a pushup plank position with your hands placed directly under your shoulders.

Engage your core, keeping your body in a straight line from your head to your heels.

Jump your feet outward, similar to the motion of a jumping jack, while maintaining the plank position.

Jump your feet back to the starting position.

Repeat for the target repetitions.

Progression:Start with 15 repetitions.