Bye Bye Muffin Top - Best 10 Core Exercises

Getting rid of a muffin top can be mind-wreaking. Sometimes, no diet can help. You eat healthy and stick to your workouts but your belly refuses to go away. Unfortunately, crunches and sit-ups don’t help too much. So, what's the best way to lose belly fat and strengthen your core?

To help you out, we've compiled a list of the best 10 exercises for core strength. Try them at home, at the gym, or on the go.

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So, here are our favorite workouts for a strong core:

Plank

The twisting plank targets the rectus abdominis and obliques. At the same time, it strengthens your quads, glutes, and shoulders. It's a full body movement that can be done anytime, anywhere.

Russian Twist

This isolation exercise works the upper abs and the obliques. It can be done on the floor or on a bench. Level up by adding a medicine ball or weight plate. It's one of the best core movements, leading to a flat tummy and strong abs.

Dead Bug

This fun-to-do exercise can do wonders for your body! The exercise works to strengthen and stabilize your core, spine, and back muscles as well as improves your posture

 Mountain Climber

The mountain climber is ideal for both cardio and strength training. It targets your abs, glutes, quads, and shoulders, providing a full body workout. Use it as a stand-alone exercise or in between sets as part of your strength training.

Straight Leg Raise

The straight leg raise is one of the few core exercises targeting the lower abs. It also gives your thighs and butt that sought-after tone and definition. All you need is a mat. The key is to squeeze your abs really hard and control the movement with your core muscles.

Bird Dog

This exercise pose uses the whole body to target and strengthen your core, hips, and back muscles. It also helps promote proper posture and increase range of motion.

The Hundred

The Hundred is one of the most popular Pilates exercises out there. It may seem simple but your abs will be on fire after 50 reps or so. This move targets your entire body not just your abs. It also improves your stability and balance, increases blood flow, and helps develop core strength.

Bicycle Crunches

Unlike old school crunches, bicycle crunches require more leg movement than standard crunches, they're also great for improving stability, flexibility and coordination. They are also a great move to strengthen your entire core.

Seated Knee Tucks

The seated knee tuck can be done on a bench or on the floor. It engages your abs, quads, and hip flexors, leading to strong, lean muscles. In the long run, it improves your posture, tones your abs, and reduces injury risk.

Star Plank

This advanced plank version works the obliques and hip abductors. It also increases your strength, balance, and flexibility. The longer you hold the plank, the more your abs will work. If you're a newbie, maintain the position for at least 30 seconds.

These core exercises will get you rid of belly fat in no time! Combine them with strength training and daily CLICK® Coffee Protein to fully reap the benefits!