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5 Effective Core Exercises To Slim Down Bulging Belly

Practice these 5 effective core exercises to slim down a bulging belly, strengthen your abs, and improve posture. Simple, targeted workouts for a toned midsection, no gym required!

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Written By: Muskan Gupta | Published : August 11, 2025, 5:00 PM

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5 Effective Core Exercises To Slim Down Bulging Belly

A bulging belly is something many of us wish we could magically shrink, but there’s no shortcut. The good news? By consistently practising core-strengthening exercises, you can be able to tone the middle part of the body, lose calories, and fix posture. Although what you eat and how much you move around are important, paying attention to core body muscles tightens the stomach region and makes it flat. Here are the five effective exercises that you can try at home without any fancy equipment.

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Plank Hold

Although the plank is a simple exercise, it is one of the finest in targeting the whole core. Then to begin, lie on your face and crawl up on your palms and toes. Keep your body straight in line, including head to heels, and tense up the stomach muscles. With a 20-60-second hold (depending on your strength), do it 3-4 times. The plank does not only tone your abs, but it also helps in strengthening your back, shoulders, and glutes. Also Read - Monsoon infections can trigger heart problems: Cardiologist explains why people with diabetes, hypertension are at higher risk

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Bicycle Crunches

The exercise works your upper abdominals and lower abdominals along with the obliques. Place your back on the floor, and put your palms softly behind your head; twist your legs to a tabletop position. Pull your right elbow to your left knee with your right leg straight, and then reverse in a movement of pedalling. Your movements should be controlled and your body core tight. Desperately want to feel the burn? Do 15-20 reps per side, 2-3 sets.

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Mountain Climbers

Mountain climbers are an active core-strengthening and cardio exercise. Start with a push-up, and then pump your knees alternately past your chest quickly as though you were running where you stand. Keep the back flat and their abs engaged all the time. At 30-60 seconds for each set, you will get your heart rate up, and you will work the midsection at the same time. Also Read - Plant-based diet may leave you low on these key nutrients, study warns

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Leg Raises

Leg flies emphasise the lower abdominals that are difficult to tighten. Lie facing up and straighten your legs and place your arms on the side. Holding your legs straight as you do so, slowly raise them up to the ceiling and then bring them back to the ground without touching the ground. Press your lower back into the mat so that you do not arch it. In 10-15 reps and 2-3 repetitions.

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Russian Twists

Russian twists are great at working the oblique muscles and adding definition to your waistline. Then sit down with bent knees so feet just leave the ground. Sit back a little with your back straight and cross your hands in front of you. Twist your torso right and left two times, tapping the floor next to you. Make 1520 twists on each side. Also Read - Fertility tests for women: Should I check my AMH levels even if I'm unmarried? Expert explains