How to Get Rid of Love Handles  

How come if they’re named “love handles” you don’t love anything about them? Love handles is a common term that often refers to the fat right at our waist line.  The clothes we wear often cause this part of our body to stick out past our weight line when they have a little snugness to them.  This is a very common problem area for men, and women both. 

But regardless of sex, this area is a difficult one to tackle because of its lack of blood flow and major muscles near by.  Read on to find our how to get rid of love handles.  

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 So what do you do to tackle this annoying body fat that has kept your out of your favorite bathing suit for too long?? We tackle it head on with a combination of cardio and specific exercises that target the area which will help you learn how to get rid of love handles.  

If you’ve slimmed down the rest of your body, but still can’t seem to get rid of your love handles, then it’s time to up your cardio even more.  An hour of intense cardio at least 5 days a week will really get your body into a calorie deprived state in which it will search high and low for stored energy finally making its way to your hips.  I’d highly recommend doing this first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.  If an hour of cardio is too much for you to complete on an empty stomach, then have a protein shake before to help when your blood sugar level becomes an issue.  

Also cut your carb intake off at 6pm. If you are eating dinner later than that, you’ll have to limit yourself to lean protein and vegetables. This might be a bit challenging, but you will definitely see the benefits if you can stick with it. You should also cut out any unnecessary simple sugar in the form of dessert or sodas and also you should eliminate or limit your alcohol intake while you’re trying to get rid excess body fat.  

Now that we’ve covered your diet and cardio, let’s go over some key exercises you should work into your regular weight training program. 

Oblique V-Ups 

Lie on your side with your hands folded across your chest.  Support your head with your neck muscles and with your legs together; raise your legs and upper body straight off the floor.  You’re attempting to make a V shape with your side body.  Don’t worry, no one can get there.  The range of motion for this exercise is very limited but you’ll feel a burn in your oblique muscles.   

Saxon Side Bend 

Grab a pair of lightweight dumbbells and hold them above your head with your elbows at a slight bend.  With your back straight, bend directly to your left without twisting your upper body.  Feel the contraction then return to center and repeat the same motion on your right side.  

Speed Rotation 

Standing holding one dumbbell with both hands in front of your stomach, twist 90 degrees to the right and then quickly twist a full 180 degrees to the left.  Keep your abdominal muscles contracted tight and move quickly from one position to the other.  Return to center and repeat going to the left first.   

Cable Wood Chop 

This exercise requires a weighted cable machine.  Start with both hands grabbing the handle on the cable over your right shoulder at about 3 o’clock.  Flex your abs and rotate your torso down towards your left knee.  Try and keep your back straight and isolate your oblique’s with very slow and controlled movements.  Try not to use momentum to complete each rep.   

Weighted Torso Rotation 

Start with your knees on the floor in front of you with your toes tucked under.  Grab a medicine ball from in front of you and quickly twist to the left setting the ball down behind you.  Then twist to the right picking up the ball and twisting all the way around and setting it back down behind you.  Do a set of 10-12 and repeat going the other direction.   

Side Jackknife 

Lie on your left side with your right hand behind your head and your left forearm on the ground for balance.  Then lift your legs up off the ground and bring your upper body towards your feet leading with your right elbow.  Hold the rep at the top really squeezing the muscles.  Then lower and repeat.  Do the same sequence on your right side.