Healthshots

By Arushi Bidhuri

Published Jun 11, 2023

5 Abdominal Exercises To Lose Belly Fat

Do you wish to get a toned and flat tummy? Here are 5 simple yet effective abdominal exercises that can help you lose belly fat.

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Leg Raises

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Lie down on a mat with your palms placed under your hips. Lift your legs up to a 90-degree angle with your knees straight. Pause for a moment, then lower your legs down as you exhale. Do 3 sets of 15 repetitions.

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Bicycle Crunch

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Lie down on a mat with your hands behind your head and bend your knees up. Now, lift your upper body and twist your body to the right with your left elbow closer to your right knee. Repeat on the other side. This completes one rep. Do 3 sets of 15 repetitions.

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Sit-ups

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Lie down on the mat with your knees bent and move up in a sitting position without moving your legs. Keep your hands behind your hand. Do 3 sets of 15 repetitions.

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 Russian Twist

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Sit on a mat and lift both your legs. Your knees should be bent when you do this. Lean back a little and twist your upper body to the right, then the left. Do 3 sets of 15 repetitions.

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Mountain Climbers

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Get in a plank position with your elbows directly under your shoulders. Keep your back straight. Now, twist your body and bring your left knee closer to your right hand. Repeat on the other side. Do 3 sets of 12 repetitions.

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Target Fat Loss Is A Myth!

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There's no magic potion that can help you get rid of belly fat! You have to follow a proper exercise regimen to lose fat, which should include abdominal exercises as well. Having said that, you must try these exercises to reduce belly fat.

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