Let’s face it: most guys are busy. Between work, housework, and some even hanging out with, well, being a dad, a lot of men end up getting a “dad body” over time. A “dad body” is a general term for that midsection where men fatten up on their belly and lose part of the muscle mass and cardio have built before this stage of middle-aged life. To get rid of a daddy body, you need to focus on nailing your diet, getting in regular aerobic activityY strength training consequently. The problem is that getting back into a workout routine can be quite daunting and logistically difficult in terms of finding time to hit the gym.
If you haven’t exercised in a while, you can start fresh with some basic bodyweight moves to get active and lose fat. These are the best floor exercises you can do to rebuild your fitness levels and get rid of the daddy body. Check them out below, and then be sure to read The 6 Best Exercises for Strong, Toned Arms in 2022, Says a Trainer.
Assume a plank position with your body in a completely straight line on the ground. She begins the movement with her feet together and her shoulders in line with her wrists. Keep your core tight and glutes contracted, and lower under control until your chest touches the ground. Then push yourself up. Complete 3 sets of 10 to 15 repetitions.
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Keeping your torso upright and core tight, sit on your heels and hips until they are parallel to the floor. Then come back up, flexing your glutes and quads at the top. Complete 15 repetitions.
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Begin this exercise in a staggered stance: one foot should be in front and the other foot should be behind you with your toes firmly planted. Keep your chest up and tight, and lower yourself until your back knee touches the ground. Drive through the heel of the front leg to come back up. Do 10 reps for each leg.
Begin this movement by lying down with your lower back flat on the floor. Keep your core engaged, bring your feet up toward your body, and flex your abs hard. Lower your legs slowly, keeping tension in your core before performing another rep. Complete 10 to 15 repetitions.
Stand on the right side of your body with your legs extended and feet stacked on top of each other. Place your right elbow under your wrist and press your weight down on your arm to support yourself. Your shoulder should be in line with your elbow and wrist, and your forearm should be perpendicular to your body. Engage your core and lift your body off the mat so your body forms a straight diagonal line. Keep your feet stacked one on top of the other and place your left hand on your hip for stability. Hold for 30 seconds on each side.
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