Are you struggling with tummy fats? Here are the best tummy exercises that target your core muscles and help tone, strengthen, and flatten your stomach.
1. Planks (Forearm or Full)
Planks are the most effective when it comes to burning belly fats. This is because they target the entire core (front, sides, and back) of your body.
How to do them: Hold your body in a straight line, elbows under shoulders, core tight.
2. Leg Raises
Leg raises have also been discovered to play a role in burning fats especially for lower abs.
How to do it: Lie on your back, lift both legs straight up, then lower slowly without touching the floor.
You can do 12–15 reps × 3 sets.
3. Mountain Climbers
This exercise is great for burning belly fat as it targets both the core and cardio.
How to do it: In a plank position, run your knees toward your chest quickly.
Number of times: Do for 30–45 seconds × 3 rounds.
4. Bicycle Crunches
Bicycle crunches are also good for upper abs, lower abs, and obliques.
How to do it: Lie on your back, hands behind your head, and cycle your legs in the air while touching elbow to opposite knee.
Number of times: 15–20 reps per side × 2 sets
5. Reverse Crunches
These crunches mainly target the lower abs.
How to do it: Lie on your back, bring knees toward chest, and lift your hips off the floor.
Number of times: 12–15 reps × 2–3 sets
6. Flutter Kicks
Flutter kicks are best for lower abs.
How to do them: Lie on your back, raise legs slightly above the floor, and kick up and down in a fluttering motion.
Number of times: 30 seconds × 2–3 rounds
7. Russian Twists
These targets Obliques (side abs).
How to do them: Sit with knees bent, lean back slightly, and twist your torso side-to-side. You can as well add weight or water bottle for extra resistance.
Number of times: 20–30 twists (10–15 per side) The above are the best tummy exercises you should try. For best results you can combine them with cardio (walking, jogging, dancing, or skipping), a clean diet with low sugar, high fiber, lean protein and consistent training (3-4 times a week).
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