what is the best exercise to get a flat stomach

All ideas welcome

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  • bbell1985
    bbell1985 Posts: 4,571 Member
    None. It is done by fat loss.
  • atjays
    atjays Posts: 797 Member
    A clean diet and losing the body fat through diet and exercise. We've all got abs, they're just hidden under that stomach fat. There's plenty of exercises that will work your core muscles but nothing out there will give you a flat stomach until you've leaned your body fat down low enough.
  • rheddmobile
    rheddmobile Posts: 6,840 Member
    Setting down your fork and walking away. It's the only exercise for a flat stomach, since spot reducing doesn't work.
  • lbuxx17
    lbuxx17 Posts: 8 Member
    Weight loss and planks.
  • sgt1372
    sgt1372 Posts: 3,997 Member
    Compound weight lifting is all you need to do in terms of "exercise." Fat loss will allow the ab development achieved in that way become visible.
  • Niki_Fitz
    Niki_Fitz Posts: 951 Member
    I've always liked my stomach, even in heavier times, because of my Pilates practice. I hope that helps.
  • bethany_rose8
    bethany_rose8 Posts: 102 Member
    Fat loss is the first key as mentioned above.
    If you would like to increase your muscle tone I would recommend the following exercises:

    Abs/Obliques (front of your core):
    Lying leg raises
    Hanging leg raises
    Planks
    Swiss ball crunches

    Lower back region (back of your core):
    Reverse hyperextensions
    Back extensions
    Front squats

    Google any exercises you are not familiar with!