Flatten Your Postpartum Belly in Just 10 Minutes

New moms often find it challenging to tackle postpartum belly fat. That stubborn "mom pooch" can persist despite consistent efforts with diet and exercise.

According to fitness expert Patrick Hong, who has helped countless individuals achieve their fitness goals, there’s a 10-minute workout designed specifically to target this issue.

Hong, renowned for his fat loss techniques, has shared a quick, no-equipment routine that doesn’t involve crunches and can help flatten the lower belly.

To accommodate the busy lifestyles of new moms, Hong has developed a workout plan requiring just 10 minutes a day. “Still relying on crunches to get rid of your mom pooch?

Try this 10-minute workout that helps flatten your lower belly without hitting the gym, doing crunches, or straining your back.

It’s ideal for career moms, exhausted moms, and busy moms—in other words, real women who need results without wasting time,” Hong stated in an Instagram video.

Unlike traditional crunches that can strain the lower back and don't effectively engage the deeper abdominal muscles, Hong’s workout targets the core while protecting the spine.

 Here are the three exercises he recommends:

1. Dead Bugs

• Lie flat on your back and extend your arms and legs upward toward the ceiling, ensuring your lower back is pressed firmly into the floor to protect your spine.
  
  
• Slowly lower your right arm and left leg toward the ground simultaneously, maintaining a tight core to prevent your back from arching.
  
  
• Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side for a total of 12 reps.
  
  

Hong explains, “This exercise targets the deep core muscles that help flatten your belly.”

2. High Knees

• Stand tall and lift your knees one at a time in a rapid motion, aiming to bring them above your waistline, mimicking a running-in-place movement for 30 seconds.
  
  
• This exercise elevates your heart rate, burns calories, and engages the lower abs, aiding in achieving a flatter belly.
  
  
• For moms who have a higher body weight or prefer a less intense option, Hong advises performing standing marches. This involves slowly lifting your knees in a controlled motion without jumping.
  
  

“If your weight is higher, try standing marches on the spot instead,” he suggests.

3. Glute Bridge Marches

• Begin by lying on your back with your knees bent, feet flat on the floor, and hips raised in a glute bridge position. Keep your glutes and abs engaged throughout the movement.
  
  
• Lift your right knee toward your chest, hold for a moment, then lower it. Repeat the movement with the left knee.
  
  
• Perform 10 reps on each side.
  
  

According to Hong, this exercise helps strengthen your core while protecting your lower back. “Give it a try,” he recommends.

With these simple yet effective exercises, moms can work toward flattening their postpartum belly while saving time and energy.

Source: timesofindia

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