When it comes to body fat, love handles are often the most difficult to lose. Because they appear just above the hips, they add additional girth to your hips and make your mid-section appear wider than it actually is. Getting rid of your love handles takes a lot of dedication. If you work hard and stick to your exercise regimen, you can achieve the results you desire.
Stability Ball Twist
The stability ball twist targets your obliques and requires the use of an exercise ball and medicine ball. Lie with your back flat against your exercise ball and your feet positioned flat on the floor. Grab a medicine ball, hold it at chest level and extend your arms in front of you. With your buttocks pressed against the ball, rotate your body slowly to the left until your fist is facing the wall. Slowly return to the center position and repeat the exercise to the opposite side. Perform 10 repetitions on each side.
Standing Oblique Flexion
The standing oblique flexion exercise requires medium or heavy dumbbells, whichever you are most comfortable with. Bend your knees slightly and stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Hold one dumbbell in each of your hands. Bend your elbows slightly and hold the dumbbells down to your sides. Slide the dumbbell in your right hand slowly down the outside of your right thigh, keeping your abs tight and your hips square. Slide down as far as you can go and hold the position for two seconds. Slowly bring the weight back to your side. Perform 10 repetitions on the right and then repeat on the left side.
Oblique Crunches
Lie flat on your back, bend your knees and place the soles of your feet flat on the floor. Position your right palm on your right ear. Perform a sideways crunch, bringing your midsection up and across, and attempt to touch your left knee with your right elbow. Keep your midsection contracted throughout the entire crunching movement. Slowly bring your body back to the floor a repeat. Perform 10 crunches.
Advanced Crunch
Lie flat on your back and extend your feet straight up in the air. Cross your arms on your chest, flex your stomach and bring your elbows up to your knees. Hold the position for three seconds and slowly lower your body back to the floor. Keep your legs stretched straight into the air for the duration of the exercise. If you suffer from any type of lower back injury, you can perform the exercise as a regular crunch, with your feet remaining on the floor.
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