In a couple of months, summer will be here again; that time when ladies put on their bikinis and the guys wear their speedos. Have you been working on your midsection and muffin top lately? If you have not started as yet, here are 11 muffin top exercises that will get you in shape for summer.
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There are several versions, this is one type of intense exercise that helps with burning off muffin top. To get started, lay flat on your stomach and straighten your legs and then slowly lift up your body with your toes and hand. You may look like you are doing pushups.
Ensure your back is as straight as possible and your stomach is pulled in. Hold in this position for 10 seconds or longer, if you can't hold up using your arms you can brace yourself using your forearms.
Swimming
This exercise works out all of your muscles even though it is not intense. It is good for your heart and it builds your glutes, legs, arms, and shoulders.
Donkey kicks
A really good exercise to help get rid of those muffin top and tone up those legs. The best way to do it is to get down on all fours, pull in your stomach and with your knee at a 90 degrees angle kick back your left leg, keep in that position for 15 seconds then lower and repeat. You can switch to the other leg after 30 reps. Do 3 sets in total for more intensity
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Push Ups
Your arms should be in line with your shoulders. Straighten your feet and they should be about hip-width apart. Your head must be in line with your spine so the push-up is led by your chest. You can start with 10 push-ups and then take a 5-second break in between.
Mountain Climbers
A simple exercise but very intense. Start out similar to the regular push up exercise. Bring your right knee directly under your chest and your left leg should be straight behind you; switch legs and repeat the same movement. You can now pick up speed and repeat this for 20 reps of 3 sets.
Cardio
Anything that gets your heart racing is good. There is no right or wrong cardio exercise, as long as you are happy with what you are doing to get rid of the muffin top. Cardio is key!
Target Your Abs
Most times persons who really want to lose their muffin tops work on their abs alone without working out their entire body. To achieve overall fitness you have to work out the muscles in your legs, buttocks, stomach, and chest.
Most times persons who really want to lose their muffin tops work on their abs alone without working out their entire body. To achieve overall fitness you have to work out the muscles in your legs, buttocks, stomach, and chest.
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