{"id":198228,"date":"2025-10-14T00:21:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T00:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/198228\/"},"modified":"2025-10-14T00:21:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T00:21:15","slug":"6-standing-exercises-to-trim-belly-overhang-after-45","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/198228\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Standing Exercises to Trim Belly Overhang After 45"},"content":{"rendered":"

As you age, your body responds differently to exercise. Just ask anyone in their 40s and beyond. After 45, many people experience hormonal changes<\/a>, increased stress, and a slower metabolism that make it all too easy to accumulate fat around your midsection. While crunches and sit-ups might seem like the go-to solution, they aren\u2019t always the most effective (or safest) option for strengthening your core<\/a> and trimming abdominal fat<\/a>.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why ETNT chatted with Lauren Kleban, CPT, celebrity trainer and founder of LEKFIT<\/a>, who shares six standing exercises that can trim belly overhang<\/a> better than sit-ups after 45. Standing ab exercises engage your entire core, including the deep stabilizers that support posture, balance, and everyday movement. Research<\/a> shows that standing core exercises can increase energy expenditure and engage more muscle groups compared to lying ab moves, making them more functional for long-term strength and stability.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese moves challenge your core in ways sit-ups can\u2019t,\u201d Kleban says. \u201cYou\u2019re engaging your abdominals while improving balance and coordination\u2014skills that make you stronger in real life.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re ready to blast away unwanted belly fat for good, read on for Kleban\u2019s six standing exercises that trim belly overhang. Then, when you\u2019re done, be sure to check out This 8-Minute Morning Bodyweight Routine Builds More Strength Than 30 Minutes on Machines After 50<\/a>.<\/p>\n

6 Standing Moves That Trim Belly Overhang After 45
\n\tParallel Knee Lift<\/p>\n

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This simple yet effective move engages your lower abdominals, boosts stability, and warms up your entire core. \u201cThis exercise is a great way to tighten your core while improving balance and coordination,\u201d says Kleban.<\/p>\n

How to do it:<\/p>\n

Stand upright with your feet hip-width apart and your core engaged.
\nBring one knee up to waist height while keeping your heel lifted.
\nLower your foot back down with control.
\nPerform 8 reps per side for 3 sets. Rest for 60 to 90 seconds between sets.<\/p>\n

Beginner tip: Hold onto a wall or chair for balance if needed until your stability improves.<\/p>\n

Avoid this mistake: Don\u2019t lean backward or let your standing knee lock.<\/p>\n

If You Can Do These 8 Simple Bodyweight Moves, Your Fitness Age Is 20 Years Younger<\/a><\/p>\n

\tParallel Leg Extension<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis move engages the lower abdominals and deep stabilizers as your legs extend away from the body,\u201d Kleban explains. \u201cYour core has to prevent your back from arching, which builds endurance and control.\u201d<\/p>\n

How to do it:<\/p>\n

Stand with your feet hip-width apart and your core braced.
\nLift one knee to waist height, then extend your leg straight in front of you.
\nReturn to the starting position with control, keeping your heel slightly lifted.
\nComplete 3 sets of 8 reps per side. Rest for 60 to 90 seconds between sets.<\/p>\n

Beginner tip: Keep the extension short at first and aim for half the range of motion until your strength improves.<\/p>\n

Avoid this mistake: Don\u2019t arch your lower back as you extend. Keep your spine neutral and your abs tight.<\/p>\n

\tModified Wall Squat<\/p>\n

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A wall-supported squat can double as a powerful core and lower-body move. Kleban tells us, \u201cThis is a fantastic way to tighten your core, especially if you struggle with regular squats or balance.\u201d The wall provides support, helping you maintain perfect form while your abs and legs stabilize your body.<\/p>\n

How to do it:<\/p>\n

Stand with your back against a wall, feet shoulder-width apart.
\nSlide down until your thighs are parallel to the floor (or as low as comfortable).
\nHold for a 5-count, keeping your back and glutes pressed against the wall.
\nStand back up, releasing your back first, then your glutes.
\nAim for 3 sets of 5 reps. Rest for 90 to 120 seconds between sets.<\/p>\n

Beginner tip: Start with a smaller bend in your knees and work your way deeper as your strength increases.<\/p>\n

Avoid this mistake: Don\u2019t let your knees go past your toes. Keep them stacked above your ankles to protect your joints.<\/p>\n

4 Classic Standing Exercises That Fix Your Posture in 30 Days After 40<\/a><\/p>\n

\tSide Knee Lift<\/p>\n

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This dynamic move sculpts your obliques (side abs) while boosting coordination and balance. \u201cThis helps strengthen the core by engaging the obliques and deep stabilizers,\u201d says Kleban. \u201cIt also challenges your balance, improving overall core coordination and strength.\u201d<\/p>\n

How to do it:<\/p>\n

Stand sideways next to a wall with one hand resting on it for balance.
\nLift your outer knee across your body toward your opposite elbow, then extend your leg out to the side to tap the wall.
\nReturn to the starting position.
\nPerform 8 reps per side for 3 sets. Rest for 60 to 90 seconds between sets.<\/p>\n

Beginner tip: Slow down the movement to stay in control. Remember\u201d speed isn\u2019t the goal, precision and maintaining proper form are.<\/p>\n

Avoid this mistake: Don\u2019t hunch forward. Instead, keep your chest lifted and core tight for full engagement.<\/p>\n

\tTabletop with the Wall<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis slow movement targets the deep stabilizing muscles that wrap around the core,\u201d Kleban explains. \u201cIt strengthens the abdominals while improving posture and breath control.\u201d6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e<\/p>\n

How to do it:<\/p>\n

Face a wall and place both hands on it at shoulder height.
\nWalk your feet back a few steps and hinge at the hips until your body forms a tabletop position.
\nKeep your knees soft and your back flat.
\nInhale as you contract your abs and exhale as you return to the starting position.
\nPerform 3 sets of 8 reps. Rest for 90 to 120 seconds between sets.<\/p>\n

Beginner tip: Keep your knees slightly bent to reduce tension on your hamstrings.<\/p>\n

Avoid this mistake: Don\u2019t let your back arch or collapse. Maintain a straight spine throughout the exercise.<\/p>\n

5 Effective Core Exercises That Build Strength Better Than Gym Workouts After 45<\/a><\/p>\n

\tPass\u00e9 Lift<\/p>\n

This graceful, ballet-inspired movement tones your abs, improves balance, and strengthens your stabilizers. \u201cYou need to maintain controlled core engagement for this, so it\u2019s excellent for strengthening the stomach area,\u201d says Kleban.<\/p>\n

How to do it:<\/p>\n

Stand with your back against the wall, feet hip-width apart.
\nLift one knee to waist height, turning the leg outward so your toe points toward the inside of your standing knee.
\nReturn to parallel, keeping your heel lifted as you lower.
\nRaise the opposite arm straight up against the wall as you move.
\nPerform 3 sets of 8 reps per side. Rest for 60 to 90 seconds between sets.<\/p>\n

Beginner tip: Hold the position for a few seconds at the top to enhance stability and control.<\/p>\n

Avoid this mistake: Don\u2019t press too hard into the wall or let your shoulders hunch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As you age, your body responds differently to exercise. Just ask anyone in their 40s and beyond. After…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":198229,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[46],"tags":[9133,1167,6647,102,1168,74516,86274,56,54,55,1169],"class_list":{"0":"post-198228","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-fitness","8":"tag-belly-fat","9":"tag-exercise","10":"tag-fitness","11":"tag-health","12":"tag-how-to-lose-belly-fat","13":"tag-over-40","14":"tag-standing-exercises","15":"tag-uk","16":"tag-united-kingdom","17":"tag-unitedkingdom","18":"tag-workouts"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/198228","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=198228"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/198228\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/198229"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=198228"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=198228"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=198228"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}