Malaika Arora Shares Four Crunch variations for Targeted Belly Fat Reduction
New Delhi: Actress and fitness enthusiast Malaika arora recently demonstrated four crunch variations on Instagram,designed to target and reduce stubborn belly fat. The exercises, shared on September 1, require only a yoga mat and aim to work the upper abs, lower abs, and obliques.
Arora’s routine includes:
1. Knee to Elbow Crunch: Lie flat on a yoga mat, engage your core, and lift your upper body. Together drive your elbows forward while bending your knees toward your chest, aiming to meet at the midpoint. Arora recommends 3 sets of 12-15 repetitions, targeting lower abdomen fat.
2. Boat Pose Crunch: Starting in a horizontal position with arms parallel to legs, lift your torso and extend legs simultaneously into a V-shape.Pull knees back toward the chest, wrapping arms around them, then extend again. Arora suggests 3 sets of 12-15 reps, focusing on obliques.
3. Ankle Tuck Crunch: Lying flat, extend arms overhead and legs straight. Lift torso and legs simultaneously, bending knees toward the chest and bringing arms forward, aiming to touch ankles while keeping arms parallel to shins. Repeat 12-15 times across 3 sets.
4. V-Sit Hold: Lie flat with arms alongside the body and legs extended. Lift legs at an angle and simultaneously raise the torso, outstretching arms parallel to legs in a V-shape. Hold this position for 12-15 repetitions across 3 sets, engaging the entire core.
In related news, Arora recently stated that avoiding carbohydrates is a myth and can lead to hair loss, and champions intermittent fasting with an 18-hour window. She has also shared that ghee is a ”superfood” in her diet.
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