“Love handles” are the fatty tissues on the sides of your abdominal area, and they can be really difficult to remove. Despite having a cute name, many people don’t find them attractive.
Below you can find some moves that are proven to help reduce those love handles effectively. If you try and incorporate these routines into your regular workout session you will soon see positive results and a more flattering waistline.
Russian Twists
Sit on the ground, lean back a bit, bend your knees and plant your feet on the floor. Begin twisting your upper body from side to side. Do 3 sets consisting of 10 to 20 repetitions each. You can perform this love handle-busting move with or without weights, depending on the kind of challenge you are looking for.
Bicycle Crunch
This move combines the effectiveness of crunches and bicycles in working on your love handles. To perform this exercise, lie on the floor and place your hands right next to your ears. Then, lift your legs at about 90-degree angle. Take one of your knees towards your chest and twist your upper body to let the elbow on the opposite side meet it. Then go back to the starting position and do it on the other side. Repeat this exercise until you can no longer do more.
Leg Flutters
Lie flat on your belly and slightly take your head off the floor. Stretch your arms out to your sides or bend them at the elbows — depending how you feel more comfortable. Slightly bring your legs and feet off the ground and start kicking back and forth slowly. Do this for half a minute, relax for a while and then repeat.
Side Plank
Planks are known to be effective for the core muscles, especially in flattening the abdominal area. Incorporate side planks into your workout regimen if you want to say goodbye to your love handles. Bend one of your elbows and allow it and your forearm to prop up your body sideways.
Take your other arm and stretch it upwards, so that your body forms the letter T. Hold this pose for 30 to 60 seconds. Repeat with the other side.
Deadlifts
First of all, place a pair of dumbbells, kettle balls or a barbell in front of you. Stand with your legs at about shoulder-width apart and squat and grab your choice of weight.
Bring your choice of weights up until they’re just below knee level. Hold the position for a couple of seconds and slowly bring back the weights to the ground. Do 3 sets, each one consisting of 10 – 12 repetitions.
Standing Trunk Twists
This is one of the easiest exercises for your love handles. Stand up straight with your feet about 12 inches away from each other. Twist your upper body to the left and punch with your right arm. Twist your body to the opposite direction and punch with your left arm. Your legs and hips should be stable through the exercise. Also, tighten those abdominal muscles as you twist.
Jogging
This exercise will eliminate the fat in the midsection, including the love handles. Jogging is also a great way to deal with fat all over your body and strengthen your cardiovascular system. It is important to start slow, especially if jogging isn’t really a part of your regular workout regimen.
