Exercises To Get Rid Of Love Handles

Healthshots By Arushi Bidhuri Published Mar 16, 2023

While spot reduction is a myth, including these exercises in your fitness regime might help get rid of love handles.

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Bicycle Crunch

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The bicycle crunch is a top exercise that helps you get rid of love handles and stronger muscles.

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Russian Twist

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Twist your way to fitness with this exercise. Doing Russian twists will help melt the fat deposited on your love handles.

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Side Planks

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While regular plank targets your abs and core, side planks target the sides of your abs.

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Mountain Climbers

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Apart from being an excellent exercise to get rid of love handles fat loss, mountain climbers tone your arms and upper tummy.

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Burpees

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You might not like it, but it works! Burpees work on your glutes, arms, core, and back, so it is a great exercise for your love handles.

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This belly fat reducing exercise is your ticket to a flat tummy!

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Exercises To Get Rid Of Love Handles

While spot reduction is a myth, including these exercises in your fitness regime might help get rid of love handles.

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Bicycle Crunch

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The bicycle crunch is a top exercise that helps you get rid of love handles and stronger muscles.

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Russian Twist

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Twist your way to fitness with this exercise. Doing Russian twists will help melt the fat deposited on your love handles.

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Side Planks

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While regular plank targets your abs and core, side planks target the sides of your abs.

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Mountain Climbers

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Apart from being an excellent exercise to get rid of love handles fat loss, mountain climbers tone your arms and upper tummy.

Image Credits : Adobe Stock

Burpees

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You might not like it, but it works! Burpees work on your glutes, arms, core, and back, so it is a great exercise for your love handles.

Image Credits : Shutterstock

This belly fat reducing exercise is your ticket to a flat tummy!

Image Credits : Shutterstock