Jacob Siwicki Recommends 5 Daily Exercises for Muffin Top After 60

1 articles · Updated · Eat This, Not That · May 31

Jacob Siwicki outlined five low-impact moves for adults over 60 to target "muffin top" fat in under 12 minutes a day, arguing daily consistency works better than occasional longer workouts.
Crunches fall short, he said, because they mainly train the rectus abdominis while waistline shape depends more on the obliques, transverse abdominis, glutes and deep spinal stabilizers.
Siwicki also warned repeated spinal flexion from crunches can worsen posture and aggravate existing disc issues after 60, making safer alternatives more suitable.
His recommended routine includes side plank with hip lift, standing oblique crunch with a 5- to 10-pound dumbbell, bird dog, Pallof press and glute bridge march.

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