4 Effective Exercises To Target A Muffin Top
September 18, 2018
source: Chasing Wish
If you’re unhappy with your weight, you are certainly not alone. Most of us have at least one thing about our bodies that make us insecure, and we often don’t even know how to begin tackling the problem. If some extra side and back fat (aka a muffin top) is getting you down, here are 4 of the best exercises you can do to target the area.
1. Bicycle Crunches
Lie on your back with your hands clasped lightly behind your head. Bend your knees and lift your shoulders off the floor. Bring your right knee to your left elbow while straightening your other leg. Repeat with your other leg/elbow until you’re in a pedalling motion. Aim for three sets of 15 repetitions.
2. Russian Twist
Begin seated on the floor with your knees slightly bent and your legs hovering slightly off the ground. Using a weight or medicine ball, twist to your side, holding the weight at your hip. Then, switch sides. When you feel confident in this motion, aim for two sets of 3o seconds each.
3. Side Plank
Begin by lying on your left side. With your left elbow directly under your left shoulder, engage your core and rise up onto your left elbow. Place your top foot on top of your bottom foot, or stagger your feet if your balance is off. Hold for 3o seconds, then switch sides and repeat. Gradually increase your time as you become stronger.
4. Mountain Climbers
Begin in plank position with your hands on the ground shoulder-width apart and your legs extended behind you while on your tip toes. Engage your core and keep your back flat. Pull your right knee into your chest, then lower your leg and repeat with your left knee. Once you’re comfortable with this motion, increase your speed to “run” as fast as you can. Aim for two sets of 30 seconds, then build up to more.