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This Is the Best-ever Lower Belly Pooch Workout, Fitness Expert Says

Check out this lower belly pooch workout to get on the right track for your fitness journey.
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Many individuals who work out share an end goal of losing fat, particularly in the stomach. In order to trim down in the midsection, it's crucial to stick to a calorie deficit, get in regular strength training, and perform cardio. This trio will help you lose fat if performed consistently. Not only will your entire body shed fat, but you'll also tighten things up in your lower belly. So we've put together the best-ever lower belly pooch workout, because we know how frustrating this area of the body can be.

It's important to be selective with just the right movements when it comes to your lower abs (aka your lower belly pooch). Many of the exercises will involve tucking your hips and pulling your knees. Perform 3 to 4 sets of each of the movements in this lower belly pooch workout. It's quite aggressive and will totally put you on the right track for your fitness journey.

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Glider Knee Tucks

glider knee tucks
Tim Liu, C.S.C.S.

Start your Glider Knee Tucks by getting into a pushup position with your feet on the gliders. Keeping your chest tall and core tight, begin tucking your tailbone and your knees towards your elbows. Flex your abs hard at the end of the movement, then bring your legs back to the starting position before performing another rep. If you don't have access to gliders, you can use socks on a surface that you can slide on. Complete 3 to 4 sets of 10 to 15 reps.

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Decline Bench Leg Raise

decline bench leg raise part of lower belly pooch workout
Tim Liu, C.S.C.S.

For this next exercise, position your upper back on a decline bench with your arms holding the handle. Flatten your lower back, then begin lifting your feet toward you. Once your legs are in front of you, kick them up as high as you can. Flex your abs hard at the top of the movement, then slowly lower them back down under control while maintaining tension in your core. Return to the starting position before performing another rep. Complete 3 to 4 sets of 10 to 15 reps.

Bicycle Crunch

bicycle crunches part of lower belly pooch workout
Tim Liu, C.S.C.S.

To perform the Bicycle Crunch, lie flat on your back. Rotate your body upward by taking one elbow and bringing it toward your opposite knee. Fully extend your other leg by reaching your heel straight out. Flex your abs hard as you finish, then repeat with the opposite side. Perform 3 to 4 sets of 30 reps.

Hanging Knee Raise

knee raise exercise
Tim Liu, C.S.C.S.

Get yourself ready for this final movement by hanging your arms from a pull-up bar. Tuck your pelvis and—without swinging—drive your knees towards your chest. Flex your lower abs at the top of the movement, then lower back to the starting position before performing another rep. Complete 3 to 4 sets of 10 reps.

Tim Liu, C.S.C.S.
Tim Liu, CSCS, is an online fitness and nutrition coach based in Los Angeles Read more about Tim