We’ve all been there—struggling to fit into a favorite pair of jeans or trying to hide stubborn belly fat that just won’t go away. But here’s some good news: the solution to your belly bulge may be simpler than you think. We spoke with Nadia Murdock, CPT, a certified fitness instructor from Garage Gym Reviews, who shared five of the best bodyweight exercises to help you lose belly fat in 30 days.

“There are several reasons someone may experience belly overhang, including significant weight gain or genetics,” Murdock explains. “But with the right lifestyle adjustments—such as improved nutrition, sleep, stress management, and regular exercise—you can make noticeable improvements.”

Sumo Squats with Arm Pulses

The sumo squat with arm pulses is a go-to bodyweight move for kickstarting your belly fat-melting journey.

  1. Stand tall with your feet in a wide stance, outside hip-width.
  2. Point your toes outward.
  3. Bend your knees and lower into a squat, ensuring your knees don't go over your toes.
  4. Extend both arms overhead and perform a "pulldown action" while you squat.
  5. Stop once you reach shoulder height while maintaining proper form with your arms.
  6. Perform 5 sets of 10 to 12 reps.

Lunge Tap Out

Lunges are a fantastic way to target your leg muscles, but let's kick it up a notch with the lunge tap out. This variation engages your inner thighs and helps with balance, making it a perfect addition to your weight loss routine.

  1. Stand tall and place both palms on a chair or steady surface to maintain balance.
  2. Bring one leg forward as you step into a lunge.
  3. Rather than return to the start position, tap your back leg to the side.
  4. Perform 5 sets of 8 to 10 reps per leg.

Goddess Arm Plies

The goddess arm plie supports healthy weight loss while strengthening your upper body.

  1. Stand tall, planting your feet wide with your toes turned out.
  2. Lower into a squat.
  3. Rise back up and sweep both arms out to your sides and then overhead, engaging your arm muscles.
  4. Straighten your legs and lower your arms.
  5. Complete 5 sets of 10 to 12 reps.

Traditional Pushups and Variations

The classic pushup is a full-body workout on its own, engaging your chest, shoulders, arms, and core while helping you burn extra calories. To add variety and challenge, try different pushup variations like diamond pushups or incline pushups. These variations target different muscle groups and help keep your workouts fresh and exciting.

  1. For a traditional pushup, begin in a high plank with your hands under your shoulders and your body in a straight line.
  2. Lower your chest, getting as close as possible to the ground.
  3. Press back up.
  4. Perform 5 sets of 8 to 12 reps.

Traditional Plank and Variations

Holding a plank engages your entire body—especially your core. To keep things interesting, experiment with side planks or forearm planks. These variations help with weight loss, tone your obliques, and build endurance.

  1. Assume a forearm plank with your forearms on the ground and your body forming a straight line.
  2. Hold the plank for 30 seconds.
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