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Fat under the belly button can be uncomfortable and

unsightly. This area is often a trouble spot and can be

difficult to address. By combining regular cardiovascular

exercise with a healthy diet and specific exercises to target

the problem area, you can reduce overall body weight and

the fat under your belly button. Perform two to three sets of

10 to 20 repetitions of each lower-belly exercise on three

nonconsecutive days a week.

AB PULLINS

The exercise works the muscles below your belly button

and the upper abs and obliques. Begin in a pushup position

with your shins resting on a large exercise ball. Your hands

should be shoulder-width apart with legs together. Keeping

your back straight and your abdominal muscles tight, pull

your knees toward your chest, allowing the ball to roll

forward down your shins. Squeeze your belly muscles atthe end of the movement, then carefully roll the ball back to

the starting position by straightening your legs.

INCLINE LEG RAISE

This isolates the lower-belly muscles. Beginners should start with a bench that is only slightly inclined. Lie on

an incline bench with your feet toward the bottom and grasp the bars or handles. Raise your legs to

horizontal, then lift your pelvis, rolling your spine up as if to bring your knees to your head. You should feel

your lower belly working as you lift your pelvis. Pause at the top of the movement, then slowly lower back to

the starting position.

DOUBLE TOE TAP

The double toe tap effectively targets the fat under your belly button, working mainly the transverse

abdominis muscle. Lie face up on the floor with your knees bent and your arms extended along your sides.

Lift your legs so your hips are bent to 90 degrees and your shins are parallel with the floor. Contract your

abdominal muscles and press your lower back into the floor. Keeping your knees bent, slowly lower both feet

to tap your toes to the floor. Use your lower-belly muscles to lift your legs back to the starting position.

STRAIGHT LEG REVERSE CRUNCH

This is a challenging exercise that you will feel in the muscles under your belly button. Lie face up on the floor

with your legs extended and arms straight along your sides. Contract your abdominal muscles and, keeping

them as straight as possible, lift your legs so the soles of your feet point toward the ceiling. Pull your belly

button into your spine, then carefully lift your pelvis off the floor while keeping your mid and upper back in

place. The movement of this exercise is minimal. Squeeze your lower abdomen at the top of the movement,

then carefully lower back to the floor.

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Meredith Eckels Schneider Top Commenter

I've had 4 c-sections.. 2 horizontal, 2 vertical.. My baby is 7 months old.. I've lost 13 lbs and 27 inches and

yes your abs come back..

Reply Like March 25 at 9:51pm24

Kathleen Kat Patterson

yay!!!! go Merry!

Reply Like March 26 at 5:25am1

Chris Bell Trinity High School

P90X


Roni Decker Laub Southern Utah University

Combine P90X with bodyrock.tv or Zuzana Light and you will be rock solid all around!

Reply Like July 19 at 6:03pm1

Chris Bell Trinity High School

definitely

Reply Like July 20 at 6:00am

Sarah Kay Hohman University of Mississippi

I've had 2 c-sec tions and Crossfit has helped me tremendously! I gained about 45lbs with both and am now

more in shape than I was pre-baby.


Jennifer King Vincent Talladega, Alabama

THANKS whats crossfit?

Reply Like March 5 at 1:03pm

Sarah Kay Hohman University of Mississippi

Jennifer King Vincent It's a workout created by Firefighters so it's pretty intense. It's kind of like

the P90X and Insanity workouts but it incorporates free weights and other aspects. I have never

done the same workout twice (except to use as a benchmark) so you never get bored. All the

workouts are timed so you're getting your cardio in at the same time since you don't stop

between reps. You can look up some crossfit workouts on youtube or www.crossfit.com. Don'tlet them scare you if you're just starting off. My son was only 10 weeks old when I started and I

had to modify almost every workout. I hope this helps!! Good luck :) :)


Casey Dupla

What is that. I had a c section and i wanna tighten up again. but its reall y hard.


Meredith Eckels Schneider Top Commenter

It can be done ladies! Start now! You deserve to feel and look amazing! My little one is growing and I'm not

: ) 26 l bs and 30 inches total lost! 10 inches alone lost around my waist!

Reply Like May 17 at 10:00am3

David Dean Bleier

Way to go Meredith Eckels Schneider

Reply Like May 17 at 10:09am1

Chelsea Kay Harig Saint Marys, Georgia

I have a bulging disc in my lower spine that is pinching my sciatic nerve. A lot of these exercises are nearly

impossible for me to do esp after my c-section 9 months ago. What can I do to strengthen my back and the

rest of my core before doing such intense training?Reply Like July 23 at 12:40pm

Jennifer King Vincent Talladega, Alabama

What do you do to tone up after 2 csections?

Reply Like February 29 at 7:31pm4

Richelle Taylor Krzak

I have had 3 c-sections and think I am at the point of no return.


Bree Love Monte Vista High

I have had 3 csecs one a set of twins. I ea t healthy work out moderatly, and I am in the best shape of mylife.. but FYI if its skin your only option, after diet and excercise is a tuck :(


Elise Bullock Henexson

Yes, what do you do to tone up after 2 C-sections!


Independent Beachbody Coach Amy Clark

One of the hardest areas to work!

Reply Like February 28 at 10:46am1


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