5 waist exercises to get a flat belly without a gym

Written by: Deepa Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra 16 July 2025

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Standing Side Crunches

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Russian Twists

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Bicycle Crunches

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Plank Hip Dips

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Standing Oblique Reaches

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Fianal Takeaway

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