6 Bodyweight Moves to Shrink Love Handles After 45
Okay, hereS a breakdown of the core exercises described in the text, formatted for clarity. I’ll include the key details for each:
* What it dose: Works the obliques and core.
* How to do it:
- sit with knees bent and feet slightly elevated.
- Lean back slightly, keeping your back straight.
- Rotate your torso toward the bent knee.
- Alternate sides slowly with complete control.
* Sets & Reps: 3 sets of 16-20 alternating reps. Rest 45 seconds between sets.
* Variations: Slow tempo bicycles, Straight-leg bicycles, Cross-body toe taps
* Form Tip: Twist from your rib cage, not your neck.
2. Plank Pull-throughs
* What it does: Intense anti-rotation exercise, engages obliques, builds real-world strength.
* How to do it:
- start in a high plank with a light object beside one hand.
- Reach your opposite hand underneath your torso.
- Pull the object across to the other side.
- Replant your hand and stabilize your body.
- Alternate sides on each repetition.
* Sets & Reps: 3 sets of 10-12 reps per side. Rest 45 seconds between sets.
* Variations: Knee plank pull-throughs, Slider pull-throughs, Resistance band pulls
* Form Tip: Lock your hips in place so only your arms move.