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8-Week Flat Belly Builder for Women

8-Week Flat Belly Builder for Women

A beginner-friendly core program designed to help tighten your midsection and burn belly fat when paired with smart nutrition and cardio.

Beginner
Lose Fat
2 days/week
Gym
For Women
8 Weeks

Description

Looking to tighten up your midsection and build a stronger core? This 8‑week beginner-friendly program is designed specifically for women who want to reduce belly fat while strengthening the muscles around the abs and waist.
You’ll train your core twice per week using a mix of gym-based movements like cable work, dumbbell exercises, and stability ball training. The workouts focus on building core strength, improving muscle endurance, and helping your body burn more calories overall. The first phase introduces the movements and builds your foundation. In the second phase, the intensity increases so your core continues to adapt and tighten.

Workout Plan

Weeks 1–4 Core Foundation

1
Cable Kneeling Crunch - frame 1
Cable Kneeling Crunch - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
125-
225-
325-
Notes:

2–3 sets, each set 15–25 reps.

2
Front Plank - frame 1
SetRepsWeight
11-
21-
31-
Notes:

2–3 sets, each set 30–60 seconds.

3
Hanging Leg Raise - frame 1
Hanging Leg Raise - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
120-
220-
320-
Notes:

2–3 sets, each set 10–20 reps.

4
Dumbbell Side Bend - frame 1
Dumbbell Side Bend - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
120-
220-
320-
Notes:

2–3 sets, each set 10–20 reps.

Weeks 5–8 Core Progression

1
Crunch (on bench) - frame 1
Crunch (on bench) - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
130-
230-
330-
430-
Notes:

3–4 sets, each set 20–30 reps.

2
Front Plank - frame 1
SetRepsWeight
11-
21-
31-
41-
Notes:

3–4 sets, each set 60 seconds.

3
Weighted Overhead Crunch (on stability ball) - frame 1
Weighted Overhead Crunch (on stability ball) - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
130-
230-
330-
430-
Notes:

3–4 sets, each set 20–30 reps.

4
Cable Twist (Up-Down) - frame 1
Cable Twist (Up-Down) - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
120-
220-
320-
420-
Notes:

3–4 sets, each set 10–20 reps.