Stomach Exercises to Eliminate Belly Fat
August 14, 2009 by Exercise, Health & Fitness
Filed under Stomach Exercises
Now that spring seems to finally be back in our lives, many folks are nervous about losing those few additional pounds of chub which stand between them and a sculpted midriff. Those folks who let themselves go a little in the winter months might be working overtime now that it is April and thoughts of bikinis are dancing in their heads. The excellent stories is that there are, naturally, stomach exercises to speed along the process. Some are better than others, including these few, which are good particularly for trimming belly fat. As with any workout routine, be certain to consult a professional before starting and always warm up properly to avoid injury.
Hip Lift
For this stomach exercise, you will need to lie on your back on a flat surface, such as the floor. Use a mat or towel to cushion your backbone. Put your arms at your sides with palms facing up to the ceiling. Put your legs straight up in the air so that the soles of your feet are facing the ceiling and your legs make about a ninety degree angle with your torso. Keep your knees unbent and as straight as possible. Now, contract your ab muscles so that it feels like your belly button is being pulled toward your backbone, while at the same time gently lifting your hips off the floor. Raise your hips to height of a few inches, keeping your legs extended straight upward. Hold this position, then slowly lower your hips back to the floor. Repeat for a whole set.
Seated Torso Twist
Stay on the floor for this stomach exercise, getting into a seated position. Bend your knees so that your feet are flat on the floor. Position your feet about hip width apart. Extend your arms straight out in front of you, interlocking your fingers. Contract your abdominals and lean back about forty-five degrees. Holding the contraction, rotate your torso as far to one side as you are comfortably able. Use your abdominals to control this motion so that your higher body moves at once, don't lead with your arms. Remember to keep your arms in from of you with fingers locked-- pretend you are aiming an imaginary gun. Once you have rotated as far as you feel comfortable, rotate rotate back to center, then to the opposite side. Repeat these steps for a whole set. Take care to go slow and keep a controlled movement. Do not allow your momentum to twist you.
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