5 Simple Exercises to Lose Love Handles Fast At-Home
We endearingly refer to them as love handles. Or maybe you prefer to call
it your muffin top. Either way, excess fat sitting on the sides of the
torso is tough to lose.
You have to cross-train your core like you cross-train the rest of your
body,” says celebrity trainer Kira Stokes. Of all the waist-whittling
exercises out there, ones that target your oblique muscles will zero in on
this area.
A general rule to keep in mind: Any move where you’re reaching to the
side works your obliques.
But incorporating ones that also hit your upper and lower abs will more
effectively sculpt and slim your entire middle section. “Your core works
as one complete unit,” Stokes reminds us.
Here, she shares her favorite exercises for getting rid of the extra
padding around your middle.
Want to lose your love handles and build your belly? So quickly
discover the 4 exercises that will help you get results quickly.
1.Side Plank Crunch
Start on your right elbow, your right foot slightly in front of your
left. Keep your core tightened throughouts. Pull the right knee in
towards chest and crunch your left elbow toward it. Then bring back out
to side plank position.
● Number of sets: 3
● Number of reps: 10-12 reps
2- Burpees
Do this exercise regularly, thus transforming your body and improving
your physical health.
At first, this exercise will tired you, but you will quickly get the
necessary fitness condition.
Follow the instructions given in the picture and perform correctly to
achieve effective end-results.
● Number of sets: 1
● Number of reps: 20
3- Russian twist
Get a medicine ball, weight plate or a dumbbell and sit on the ground
and raise the feet slightly above the ground. Hold the load straight in
front of you and keep the spine rigid. The torso is supposed to be
around 45 degrees from the ground. Twist the torso in an explosive
manner as much as you can to the left and then to the right.
● Number of sets: 4
● Number of reps: 15 on both sides
4.Knee Drop
Lie flat on the ground, abs pulled in tight to your spine, back flat on
the floor. Lift legs off the floor and into a tabletop position. Squeeze
the ball between legs, engaging the inner thigh muscles and lower abs
the entire time. Drop your knees over to the right—slowly—keeping abs
pulled in tight and lower back flat. Exhale and pull to center, then
inhale as you drop them down the other way.
“You want to keep them tucked in, knees aligned over your hips,” says
Stokes. You’ll also get an awesome lower back stretch. Holding the ball
tight will ensure you keep your legs together throughout the
movement.
● Number of sets: 3
● Number of reps: 8-10 reps each side
5- Dumbbell Side Bend
The lateral bend of the torso - also called the dumbbell side
bend - allows you to work the obliques in depth.
1 accessory is required: a dumbbell. It's up to you to choose its
weight.
If you are a beginner, take it easy and bet on a 1kg or 1.5kg
dumbbell.
● Number of sets: 2
● Number of reps: 18-20 on each side
