Stubborn tummy fat refuses to go with light exercising. You need to work on your abs to burn the stubborn fat. Doing sit-ups can help remove the layers of fat from your abdominal area. And there are many ways of doing sit-ups. For example, you can do sit-ups with or without weight.

The good thing about sit-ups is that they need little training and monitoring. And you can practice sit-ups in your home environment. All you need to do sit-ups is open space and an exercising mat.

Muscles sit-up exercises work on

Sit-ups work on abdominal muscles, hamstrings, obliques, hips flexors, shoulder and neck muscles. These exercises help burn tummy fat faster because they increase the movement of abs muscles. Strength building, increase flexibility, and improved balance and coordination are some of the added advantages of sit-up exercises.

Here’re 8 best sit-up exercises you can practice at home and rid your tummy of the stubborn fat

1. Hands To Heels

It works on abs muscles, chest, quads, and shoulders

How To:

• Lie down on your back with your knees bent and legs shoulder-width apart
• Extend your hands above your head and keep them at a comfortable distance
• Get up with your hands straight and legs firm on the ground
• Bring your hands to the sides of the heels and go back to the starting position
• Do 4 sets of 6 reps each

2. Straight Leg Sit-Ups

It works well on both abs muscles

How To:

• Lie down on your back with your legs hip-width apart and hands extended above your head
• Push your back to come in the sitting position but without folding your legs
• Maintain a slow movement to avoid folding your legs
• Your hands should be above your … Find more