The fat around the belly is extremely stubborn. How to burn the belly fat effectively and build lean muscle, even six-pack? Here are some exercises that can flatten your belly and strengthen your core.
(1) Bicycle Crunches
Step 1: Lie flat with your lower back on the ground.
Step 2: Put your hands behind your head.
Step 3: Bring your legs up and bend your right knee in towards your chest. Keep your left leg parallel to the ground.
Step 4: Lift your shoulder blade off the ground. Twist your core and bring your left elbow towards your right knee. But, it is not necessary and ensures not to pull on your neck.
Step 5: Extend your left leg out.
Step 6: Change to the opposite side and repeat the steps.
(2) Rolling Side Plank
Step 1: Lie on your left side with feet together. Prop up yourself on your left elbow and forearm. Place your right hand on your right hip.
Step 2: Raise your hips and keep your body in a straight line. Hold this position for as long as possible without compromising form.
Step 3: Roll inward into a front plank with resting your elbows and forearms on the ground. Keep your body in a straight line. Hold this position for as long as possible without compromising form.
Step 4: Lie on your right side with feet together. Prop up yourself on your right elbow and forearm. Place your left hand on your left hip.
Step 5: Repeat.
(3) One Leg Clap Under Crunches
Step 1: Lie flat on the ground.
Step 2: Sit up and lift your right leg high and off the ground.
Step 3: Clap with both your hands below the raised right leg.
Step 4: Lie down on the ground.
Step 5: Change to the opposite side and repeat the steps.
(4) Bird Dog
Step 1: Kneel on the ground. Keep your knees and feet hip-width apart.
Step 2: Lean forward and place your hands on the ground. Your arms are directly under your shoulders. Point your fingers forward.
Step 3: Raise and straighten your right leg. Extend your right leg until it is parallel to the ground.
Step 4: Raise and straighten your right arm. Extend your right arm until it is parallel to the ground.
Step 5: Keep your head align with your spine.
Step 6: Revert to the starting position.
Step 7: Change to the opposite side and repeat the steps.
