Exercises to Lose Belly Fat

Top 5

1

Crunches

Crunches target abs and burn belly fat. Lay on your back with bent knees and flat feet. Lift your torso off the floor while contracting your abs. Repeat 12-15 times.

2

Reverse Crunches

This exercise is like crunches with a twist. Lie on your back, knees bent, feet flat on the floor. Hands behind head, lift legs off floor while contracting abs. 12-15 reps are recommended.

3

Pilates Roll-Ups

This exercise targets the "six-pack" and obliques (the muscles along the sides of the waist). Lay on your back with bent knees and flat feet. Keep your legs straight and your hands behind your head. Roll up slowly, contracting your abs. Repeat 12-15 times.

4

Bicycle Crunches

This exercise is a variation of regular crunches with a twist. Lie on your back on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat. Slowly pedal your legs as if you were riding a bike, contracting your abs with each stroke. Return to the starting position and repeat for 12-15 reps.

5

Russian Twists

This moves the obliques. Kneel on the floor with feet flat. Put your hands behind your head and lean back, keeping your back straight. Twist your torso right, then left, contracting your obliques with each twist. 12-15 reps are recommended.