When it comes to sculpting a slim, slender body, following just the right exercise routine is a must. Even if your goal is not big, puffy muscles, getting the definition associated with being toned and fit requires you to fire up all the muscle fibers in the areas you want to look good. Furthermore, you need to burn fat and perform exercises that work your whole body if you want to see a slimmer figure. When coupled with a healthy diet and lifestyle for fat loss, slimming down in 30 days or less is entirely possible. The following are our top nine exercises for a slimmer body.
For each exercise that involves repetitions, perform 10 repetitions using a moderate-to-heavy weight that causes muscular failure at around 10 repetitions. For time-based exercises, complete 30 to 60-second holds. Perform three sets of all exercises with 60 to 90 seconds of rest between sets. Repeat the workout one to two times per week. You can also split the routine into multiple smaller workouts throughout the week.
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Planks are a fantastic exercise for strengthening your core and improving your overall stability. They also help tone your abdominal muscles and can improve your posture. Including them at the beginning of the workout helps prepare your core for the heavier stabilization needed during squats and deadlifts.
To perform a plank, begin in a modified pushup position with your elbows bent and your forearms resting on the ground. Align your elbows directly under your shoulders, and keep your body in a straight line. Engage your core and glutes to maintain this position. Hold this position for the target time, remembering to breathe throughout.
Lunges
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Lunges target your lower body and help improve balance and coordination, making them a great addition to any workout routine. They also strengthen your quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and core while improving your mobility.
To perform a lunge, stand with your feet hip-width distance apart and your hands on your hips or holding dumbbells at your sides. Take a step forward with your right foot, landing with your heel first, and bend both knees to lower your body. Rotate your left foot inward slightly as you lower your left knee for optimal biomechanics. Push through your right heel to return to the starting position, and switch legs. Repeat for the target repetitions.
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Pull-ups
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Pull-ups are a challenging upper-body exercise that targets your back and arm muscles, helping you develop strength and definition in your torso, lats, and biceps.
To perform a pull-up, grasp a pull-up bar with an overhand grip and your hands placed slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Hang onto the bar with your arms fully extended, and then retract your shoulder blades, visualizing crushing a piece of fruit in your armpit. Pull your body up until your chin is above the bar, maintaining a neutral spine and avoiding shrugging throughout the range of motion. Repeat for the target repetitions.
Deadlifts
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Deadlifts are a highly effective compound exercise for developing overall strength and muscularity, targeting multiple muscle groups in the lower body and back, including your hamstrings, glutes, core, and traps.
To perform a deadlift, stand with your feet hip-width distance apart and the barbell positioned over the middle of your feet. Bend at the hips and knees, gripping the barbell with an overhand or mixed grip. Engage your core, and keep your back straight, lifting your chest as you straighten your legs and hips to lift the barbell. At the top of the movement, fully extend your hips and knees, then lower the barbell back to the ground, maintaining control. Repeat for the target repetitions.
