Get flat belly through these simple workouts
Achieving a flat belly is a common fitness goal for many people. While spot reduction is a myth, regular exercise combined with a balanced diet can help you tone and strengthen your core muscles, leading to a flatter midsection.
Kushal Pal Sing, Fitness and performance expert, Anytime Fitness says, “Standing workouts are a convenient way to target your core without the need for any equipment or a gym membership. Today, we’ll explore six easy standing workouts that can help you work towards a flat belly.”
1. Standing Leg Raises
– Stand tall with your feet hip-width out.
– Lift one leg straight out in front of you while engaging your core.
– Hold for a couple of seconds before lowering your leg.
– Rep this action 10-15 times on each leg.
– This exercise concentrates on the lower core muscles.
2. Torso Twists
– Place your feet at shoulder width and extend your arms straight out in front of you.
– Twist your torso to the right, keeping your hips stationary.
– Return to the center before moving to the left.
– Repeat this movement for twenty to thirty seconds.
– This exercise engages the entire core, including the obliques.
3. Standing Bicycle Crunches
– Stand with both of your legs hip-width apart and your hands behind your head, wide at the
elbows.
– Touch your right elbow to your left knee while rotating your torso.
– Repeat on the other side, bringing your right knee to your left elbow.
– Continue this motion for 10-15 reps on each side.
– This exercise engages the entire core, including the obliques.
4. Standing Side Leg Lifts
– Place your hands on your hips and your feet hip-width apart.
– Lift your right leg straight out to the side as high as you can while maintaining balance.
– Return your leg to the initial position.
– Repeat on the other side.
– Try to aim for 10-15 reps on each leg.
– This exercise targets your outer thighs and obliques.
5. Standing Plank
– Stand with your feet hip-width apart.
– Place your hands on the wall in front of you.
– Walk your hands out until your body forms a straight line from head to heels.
– Hold this position in place for 30-60 seconds, keeping your core engaged.
– The standing plank is excellent for overall core strength.
6. Standing Side Crunches
– Stand with your feet hip-width apart and your hands behind your head, elbows wide.
– Lift your right knee and lower your right elbow sidewards, making them touch each other
and crunching your torso.
– Repeat on the other side, touching your left elbow to your left knee.
– Continue this motion for 10-15 reps on each side.
– This exercise targets your lower abdominal muscles and obliques.
