To tackle that stubborn belly fat and achieve a toned midsection, it’s crucial to focus on burning excess fat in the abdominal region. Targeted exercises for the stomach, sides, and hips will stimulate the muscles in these areas, helping to get rid of accumulated fat. Japanese fitness trainer Hinafit (YouTube channel: @Hinafit, with over 700,000 followers) suggests a workout routine for the abdominal area, featuring variations of the classic crunch exercise.
Basic Crunches (20 reps)
All you need is a mat. Lie down with your back flat on the mat, placing your hands behind your neck. Inhale, contract your abdominal muscles, and lift your upper body off the mat while exhaling. Keep your breathing steady to engage your abdominal muscles more intensely.
This fundamental exercise is highly effective for toning your abdominal region.
90-Degree Crunches (20 reps)
Lift your legs to form a 90-degree angle. Place your hands behind your neck, inhale deeply, and contract your abdominal muscles. Then, lift your upper body and lower it back down in a smooth motion, synchronized with your breathing. Perform 20 repetitions of this exercise.
Instead of lowering your legs, try this variation by lifting them to a 90-degree angle.
Abdominal Contraction (15 reps)
Lift your legs, prop yourself up on your hands, and rhythmically lift and lower your body 15 times.
Lift your legs, prop yourself up on your hands, and rhythmically lift and lower your body 15 times.
Right-Side Crunches (10 reps)
With this exercise, you’ll feel increased engagement of the muscles on your sides and lower abdomen, helping you achieve a firmer midsection.
This exercise effectively targets the muscles on your sides and hips.
Left-Side Crunches (10 reps)
Repeat the same exercise on the left side for 10 repetitions.
Waist Twists (20 reps)
Focus on contracting your abdominal muscles to intensify the effect on your waist. Perform 20 repetitions.
Concentrate on contracting your abdominal muscles to maximize the impact on your waist.
Leg Raises (10 reps)
This exercise primarily targets the lower abdominal muscles.
This exercise focuses on the lower abdominal muscles.
Right-Side Plank (10 reps)
While the traditional plank targets your core, this variation intensifies the effect on your waist. By lifting and lowering your hips, you activate the muscles in your waist, eliminating accumulated fat and giving you a more confident silhouette.
This variation of the plank intensifies the effect on your waist, helping to sculpt and define your silhouette.
Left-Side Plank (10 reps)
Switch sides and perform 10 repetitions of the left-side plank.
Leg Raises with Crossed Legs (15 reps)
This exercise engages your abdominal muscles to stabilize your entire body, with a particular focus on the lower abdomen. Consistent practice of this exercise will noticeably transform your midsection.
