What exercises to lose love handles are best - what would you think? We all know what love handles are right? Known affectionately, or not, as muffin tops, belly rolls, and spare tires among others; it is also the most stubborn fat to get rid of.
The first to settle in and the last to move out, so to speak.
But to evict these squatters and freeloaders, the notion that there are great exercises to blast that fat and poor exercises is your worth enemy.
Because the truth is that no exercise is best at this; and in total contradiction, nearly all exercises are great at it.
The reason is - of course - obvious.
Exercise is not what strips your body of fat.
Take a look at the participants of that TV show - Survivor.
Midway through the show, all of them show great abs.
You see almost no love handles.
And they didn't achieve that by using the latest TV gadget that swivel, rock, twist, and whatever.
They endured daily caloric deficits.
Muscle building - to some extent - is about genetics.
At some point, your genetics will determine the shape and upper limits of how big your muscles can get.
This is not the case with getting those much coveted six pack abs.
We all have them.
Some will look a little different but we all have them.
And the key to showing them is first and foremost dieting.
Exercise strengthens the muscles underneath the fat.
The notion that you can use the $200 ab whatever that is like a treadmill for your abs for 15 mins a day to blast that muffin top to nonexistent is misleading and nearly farsical.
Any program built around working just the obliques or the abs will not work by itself.
Because the general notion that spot reduction doesn't work holds true.
So, no exercise is best when it comes to burning the fat off your waistline.
But in context of a holistic program of dieting, lifestyle change, and consistent exercising routine; there are a lot of great exercises you can do to strengthen your abdominals.
First though, let's talk about the single most important exercise you can do.
But it's not THE exercise, rather it is AN exercise.
It is an exercise you do consistently.
And that's the key.
You get to pick the exercise - any exercise - but you cannot pick when or if you want to do it.
You must do it consistently.
And that means 4 to 5 times a week.
You can't take off a week; you can't make it up sometime later; and you can't have more important things to do.
Of course, life and other priorities intrude.
And you don't want to beat yourself up for missing a few workouts.
Nevertheless, you must be committed to diligently and consistently working out.
That alone will ensure that once the fat burns away; your abs will look the best it can be.
So, assuming that you understand that dieting is the key to stripping the fat off your midsection first, and that consistently exercising is second; let's talk about which exercise would be best for strengthening your obliques.
I think the best exercises for the obliques are the static and twisting ones.
I've never been a big fan of those that bend.
I don't see the need to stretch the side muscles.
I don't think it's a natural movement.
So, the exercise I recommend would be:
I think one or two circuits (rest no more than 1 minute between circuits) after your regular workouts would be good.
So, there you have it, my thoughts on what the best exercises to lose love handles are.
The first to settle in and the last to move out, so to speak.
But to evict these squatters and freeloaders, the notion that there are great exercises to blast that fat and poor exercises is your worth enemy.
Because the truth is that no exercise is best at this; and in total contradiction, nearly all exercises are great at it.
The reason is - of course - obvious.
Exercise is not what strips your body of fat.
Take a look at the participants of that TV show - Survivor.
Midway through the show, all of them show great abs.
You see almost no love handles.
And they didn't achieve that by using the latest TV gadget that swivel, rock, twist, and whatever.
They endured daily caloric deficits.
Muscle building - to some extent - is about genetics.
At some point, your genetics will determine the shape and upper limits of how big your muscles can get.
This is not the case with getting those much coveted six pack abs.
We all have them.
Some will look a little different but we all have them.
And the key to showing them is first and foremost dieting.
Exercise strengthens the muscles underneath the fat.
The notion that you can use the $200 ab whatever that is like a treadmill for your abs for 15 mins a day to blast that muffin top to nonexistent is misleading and nearly farsical.
Any program built around working just the obliques or the abs will not work by itself.
Because the general notion that spot reduction doesn't work holds true.
So, no exercise is best when it comes to burning the fat off your waistline.
But in context of a holistic program of dieting, lifestyle change, and consistent exercising routine; there are a lot of great exercises you can do to strengthen your abdominals.
First though, let's talk about the single most important exercise you can do.
But it's not THE exercise, rather it is AN exercise.
It is an exercise you do consistently.
And that's the key.
You get to pick the exercise - any exercise - but you cannot pick when or if you want to do it.
You must do it consistently.
And that means 4 to 5 times a week.
You can't take off a week; you can't make it up sometime later; and you can't have more important things to do.
Of course, life and other priorities intrude.
And you don't want to beat yourself up for missing a few workouts.
Nevertheless, you must be committed to diligently and consistently working out.
That alone will ensure that once the fat burns away; your abs will look the best it can be.
So, assuming that you understand that dieting is the key to stripping the fat off your midsection first, and that consistently exercising is second; let's talk about which exercise would be best for strengthening your obliques.
I think the best exercises for the obliques are the static and twisting ones.
I've never been a big fan of those that bend.
I don't see the need to stretch the side muscles.
I don't think it's a natural movement.
So, the exercise I recommend would be:
- Side Plank - Begin in the plank position (standard pushup position but on your forearms) and rotate your body until you are on one forearm and facing to your side.
Initially you can place your free hand on your waist or you can extend it straight up.
When you can hold for 60 seconds, you can elevate your feet for more stress. - Side Plank with Reach - From the side plank position, you begin by extending your free hand straight up.
From there, you attempt to reach as far as you can underneath your body with your free hand. - Hanging Side to Side Knee Ups - Hanging from a chin up bar, as you bring up your knees; you want to try and touch your left knee to your right shoulder.
Lower and repeat to the other side. - Bentover Side to Side Twist - Using a broomstick on your shoulders behind your neck, assume a wide stance.
Bend your body over parallel to the ground and begin by twisting your left shoulder to your right foot and rotate back to your right shoulder to left foot.
Initially, you will be tight, so go slow.
- Side Plank - work up to 60 seconds
- Bentover Side to Side Twist - 30 twists - a complete twist is one to left and then one to right.
- Hanging Side to Side Knee Ups - work up to 20 repetitions.
- Side Plank with Reach - Work up to 10 repetitions per side
I think one or two circuits (rest no more than 1 minute between circuits) after your regular workouts would be good.
So, there you have it, my thoughts on what the best exercises to lose love handles are.
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