By Neha Yadav
Published Oct 19, 2023

Hindustan Times
Lifestyle

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5 resistance training exercises to lose weight

Exercise plays a vital role in managing weight and staying healthy. Resistance training exercises are excellent for losing weight and building strength

Here are 5 resistance training exercises that you can practice regularly if you want to lose weight

Weightlifting

Lifting weights such as dumbbells and barbells aid weight loss. It helps tone your muscles and lose excess fat quickly and efficiently

Side planks

Side plank is highly beneficial in strengthening your core and toning your muscles. It promotes weight loss and burns calories

Squats

Squats help tone your glutes and thigh muscles. This is one of the best exercises to lose thigh fat and strengthen your joints 

Push-ups

Push-ups are very effective in weight management. They work your full body and strengthen your core. This is a cardiovascular exercise that helps you burn calories and lose fat quickly

Lunges

Lunges strengthen your lower body and help tone your leg muscles. This exercise works your glutes, thighs and calves and helps get rid of excess fat called cellulite on your thighs and buttocks