Shed your love handles using these 5 workouts.

Written by: Deepa Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra 24 September 2025

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Russian Twists

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Bicycle Crunches

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Mountain Climbers

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Standing Side Crunch

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Woodchoppers

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Final Takeaway

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