{"id":4495,"date":"2020-05-15T10:56:32","date_gmt":"2020-05-15T10:56:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/?p=4495"},"modified":"2024-01-17T12:28:33","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T11:28:33","slug":"the-best-exercise-machines-for-stomach-toning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/the-best-exercise-machines-for-stomach-toning\/","title":{"rendered":"The best exercise machines for stomach toning"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||30px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve all got areas that we wish looked a little different. A little smaller, perhaps. Or bigger. Or more <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/the-exercises-to-do-if-you-want-to-tone-up\/\">toned<\/a><\/strong>. And whilst exercise definitely isn&#8217;t just about the aesthetics, you&#8217;d be forgiven for wanting to work towards something that will make you feel more confident in yourself.<\/p>\n<p>The stomach is an area a lot of us struggle with. We all have different ways in which our bodies distribute excess fat. It will go to the thighs for some, the face for others, and for many, the place it likes to make itself at home is the stomach. This leads to it looking a little less toned than the rest of our body.<\/p>\n<p>So, if you&#8217;re looking to firm up around the tummy and get your abdominal muscles working, here&#8217;s some advice on the workouts and machines for abs you can use to get that core a little stronger.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px; text-align: right;\"><em><strong>Are you an employer?<\/strong> Hussle now offer flexible, discounted access to our fitness venues as an employee benefit. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/employers?utm_source=Hussle+Blog&#038;utm_medium=Corporate+CTA&#038;utm_campaign=Hussle+B2C+Blog+Referral\"><b>Elevate employee wellbeing.<\/em><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Commonly Asked Questions On Stomach Toning<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#2a2d36&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x4c;||divi||400&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#b4fa05&#8243; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; toggle_text_color=&#8221;#2a2d36&#8243; toggle_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; toggle_font=&#8221;Euclid Circular B Medium||||||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||20px||true|false&#8221; custom_css_toggle=&#8221;margin-bottom: 0;&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#ebf0f1&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How do you tone your stomach?&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Being &#8216;toned&#8217; is a common goal. But it doesn&#8217;t really have much to do with your fitness. Knowing what you mean when you use the word &#8216;toned&#8217; helps you figure out what you actually want to achieve and how to get there.<\/p>\n<p>Toned means lean, which means having a low percentage of body fat. This can be achieved in two ways. By either increasing the amount of muscle you have or decreasing the amount of fat you have. Both impact the percentage of your total body weight that&#8217;s made up of fat.<\/p>\n<p>Resistance training to condition the muscles will help you create a more &#8216;toned&#8217; appearance. You can effectively increase your muscle definition on your legs, back, arms, and chest with some weight training. However, the stomach is a little bit different.<\/p>\n<p>For most people, to reveal a &#8216;toned&#8217; stomach or six-pack, you need to have a low body fat percentage. You could have the strongest stomach muscles in the world, but if you have an average amount of body fat in this area, your tummy won&#8217;t look like a washboard.<\/p>\n<p>It depends where your body naturally distributes its fat stores. And that&#8217;s something you can&#8217;t control. To achieve a more toned appearance of the tummy, you&#8217;d need to find your balance of increasing muscle mass and decreasing body fat.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How do you reduce stomach fat?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Storing fat around the stomach is normal. It&#8217;s where most people, particularly women, hold onto those all-important fat reserves. It doesn&#8217;t mean you&#8217;re overweight, unhealthy, or reflects your fitness in any way.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re one of those people who tend to hold it there, reducing body fat would be the way to reveal the muscle you have underneath.<\/p>\n<p>The only way to reduce body fat is to create a calorie deficit across a prolonged amount of time where you burn more than you consume. You cannot choose where this fat will be lost from and at what rate. If you are looking to lose weight in general and hope this will begin to reduce from around your stomach, you need to start with creating that <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/how-do-i-create-a-calorie-deficit\/\">calorie deficit<\/a><\/strong>. This can be achieved through decreased calorie intake (food) or increased calorie output (exercise)\u2014ideally, a healthy bit of both.<\/p>\n<p>But you might not want or need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/what-is-good-fat-and-how-can-it-help-us-lose-weight\/\">lose weight<\/a>. Everyone is different, and there&#8217;s no set rule for when and why you should try to lose fat in the stomach area. If you&#8217;re fit and healthy, have a think about whether more visible stomach muscles is really worth it. It all depends on where you naturally distribute your body fat, but for some people, having a six-pack would mean needing a significantly, potentially dangerously low body fat percentage that wouldn&#8217;t be recommended by a health professional.<\/p>\n<p>It might be better to focus on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/what-you-need-to-do-to-build-muscle\/\">increasing muscle<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0instead. If you&#8217;re looking for a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/how-to-strengthen-your-core-so-that-you-can-lift-more\/\">stronger core<\/a><\/strong> and abdominals with more endurance, the gym is the place to do that. There are plenty of machines and exercises you can do to tone your stomach. The end result will hopefully be a firmer-looking tummy.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How do you tone your stomach at the gym?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Engaging and working the muscles in the core and the abdominals is the way to tone the stomach.<\/p>\n<p>There are four main stomach muscle groups. The transversus adbominis, rectus abdominis, external oblique muscles and the internal oblique muscles. They combine to cover and protect the internal organs. You need to be working all these <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/what-are-the-major-muscle-groups\/\">muscle groups<\/a><\/strong> with your exercises to progress muscle mass growth.<\/p>\n<p>The best exercises are always ones as they target more than one muscle group at a time. The reality is, there are lots of exercises that will work your core when your not even aware of it. The deadlift, for example, is a superb exercise. It not only works your glutes, quads, hamstrings, calves, and traps, but it also works at least two of the four muscle groups in your stomach. It&#8217;s a hidden tummy toner.<\/p>\n<p>Chances are, you&#8217;re probably working your stomach muscles in the gym with your usual <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/the-only-5-exercises-you-need-for-a-full-body-workout\/\">full-body workout<\/a><\/strong> without even knowing. So, there&#8217;s no need to go over the top and dedicate whole sessions to your abs alone.<\/p>\n<p>The key is knowing which exercises are worth your time and which ones aren&#8217;t. The standard crunch, for example, is seen as the go-to ab exerciser, but in reality, doesn&#8217;t fully engage all the muscles in your core. Remember, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/do-you-really-need-to-be-doing-ab-workouts\/\">your core and your abs are not the exact same<\/a><\/strong> thing.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;Get toned, your way&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Get toned, your way&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.hussle.com&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||10px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>The best exercises you to work the muscles in your stomach:<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Euclid Circular B Medium||||||||&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>The plank:<\/h3>\n<p>The plank is a well-known, killer compound <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/building-lower-body-strength-the-10-best-exercises-to-do\/\">exercise that works your rectus abdominis and transverse abdominis as well as additional muscles in your lower<\/a> back and shoulders.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>The side plank:<\/h3>\n<p>The side version of the plank targets your transversus abdominis and gets your external and internal obliques involved, which means your working the sides of your stomach and the front.  It also engages muscles in your glutes and legs.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Russian twists:<\/h3>\n<p>You can do a Russian twist with or without a weight. You can place your feet on the floor to make it easier or hover them above the ground to make it harder. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/building-upper-body-strength-the-10-best-exercises-to-do\/\">exercise engages all four abdominal muscle groups plus your lower back and upper<\/a> back.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;c__full&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ebf0f1&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||30px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>What gym machines work your abs?<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re not keen on floor workouts, there are many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/the-way-to-structure-a-gym-workout\/\">ways to work your core by using the machines at the gym<\/a>.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_5,3_5&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;align-items: center;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Captains-Chair.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Captain&#8217;s Chair&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text ol_position=&#8221;outside&#8221; ol_item_indent=&#8221;20px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>The Captain&#8217;s Chair<\/h2>\n<p>The Captain&#8217;s Chair is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/how-to-do-the-perfect-leg-extension\/\">perfect for leg<\/a> raises which will work your rectus abdominis and external obliques. Hanging leg raises can also be done on parallel bars or a dip station. Protect your lower back by not arching it as you lift your legs. Try not to swing your legs and keep control by engaging your core as you continue to raise and lower your legs to a 90-degree angle. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_5,3_5&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;align-items: center;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Sit-up-Bench.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Sit up Bench&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text ol_position=&#8221;outside&#8221; ol_item_indent=&#8221;20px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>The Sit Up Bench<\/h2>\n<p>The sit-up bench can look like a scary piece of equipment, but it&#8217;s a great way to do your sit-ups and make sure you&#8217;ve got the correct form by keeping your legs in the right place.  Sit-ups only really work the rectus abdominis, so make them a finisher for your core workout rather than the star of the show.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_5,3_5&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;align-items: center;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Rowing-Machine-2.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Rowing Machine 2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text ol_position=&#8221;outside&#8221; ol_item_indent=&#8221;20px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>The Rowing Machine<\/h2>\n<p>Although it&#8217;s not traditionally an ab machine, the rower is an excellent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/the-best-pieces-of-equipment-to-use-in-the-gym\/\">piece of equipment<\/a> for mixing it up with your core exercises. You won&#8217;t actually be rowing on it.<\/p>\n<p>From a plank position, place your feet on the seat of the rowing machine. Move your legs towards you and out again, tucking your knees into your chest as you come in. Although tricky, this is arguably the best machine you can use for your stomach as it will target all four abdominal muscle groups.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;Euclid Circular B Medium||||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>So, when trying to tone your tummy, think a bit more about exactly what it is you want to achieve and why. 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You&#8217;ll get monthly new articles, promotions and fitness finds across the web straight into your inbox.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=%22font-light%22><\/div>\n<div class=%22font-light%22><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=%22row p-top10 p-bottom10%22>\n<div class=%22col-xs-4 col-md-2%22>\n<div class=%22switcher right-selected%22><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#2a2d36&#8243; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; button_bg_color=&#8221;#b4fa05&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_signup][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;ve all got areas that we wish looked a little different. A little smaller, perhaps. Or bigger. Or more toned. And whilst exercise definitely isn&#8217;t just about the aesthetics, you&#8217;d be forgiven for wanting to work towards something that will make you feel more confident in yourself. The stomach is an area a lot of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":4497,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\u00a0\r\n\u00a0\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">We've all got areas that we wish looked a little different. A little smaller perhaps. Or bigger. Or more toned. And whilst exercise definitely isn't just about the aesthetics, you'd be forgiven for wanting to work towards something that will make you feel more confident in yourself.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">The stomach is an area a lot of us struggle with. We all have different ways in which our bodies distribute excess fat. For some it will go to our thighs, others will see it on their bums and for many, the place it likes to make itself at home is the stomach. This leads to it looking a little less toned than the rest of our body.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">So if you're looking to firm up around the tummy and get your abdominal muscles working, here's some advice on the workouts and machines for abs you can use to get that core a little stronger.<\/p>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Euclid Medium;\">How can I reduce stomach fat?<\/h4>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">The first thing to understand when trying to tone up the stomach is that storing fat in this area of the body is what makes it more difficult to see the efforts of your workout. Storing fat here is normal. It doesn't mean you're overweight, unhealthy, or in anyway reflects your fitness.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">To reveal a six-pack or a shredded stomach, you need to have an extremely low percentage of body fat. You could have the strongest stomach muscles in the world, but if you have a high amount of body fat in this area, your tummy won't look like a washboard. The only way to reduce body fat is to create a calorie deficit across a prolonged amount of time where you burn more than you consume. You cannot choose where this fat will be lost from and at what rate.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">So if you are looking to lose weight in general, and hope this will begin to reduce from around your stomach, you need to start with creating that calorie deficit. This can be achieved through decreased calorie intake (food) or increased calorie output (exercise). Ideally, a healthy bit of both.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">But you might not need to lose weight. Or you might not want to lose weight. Everyone is different and there's no set rule for when and why you should try to lose fat in the stomach area.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">If you're looking for a stronger core, and perhaps to build muscle in the abdominal area, then the gym is the place to do that. There are plenty of ab machines and core exercises you can do to achieve this and to tone your stomach. The end result will hopefully be a firmer looking tummy.<\/p>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Euclid Medium;\">How can I tone my stomach at the gym?<\/h4>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">When people talk about toning their stomach, they're really referring to the effects that happen off the back of working and building muscle in the abdominal region.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">There are four main abdominal muscle groups. The transversus adbominis, rectus abdominis, external olibque muscles and the internal oblique muscles all combine to cover and protect the internal organs. Without getting to technical, you need to be working all these muscle groups with your exercises to get a balanced and even progress of muscle mass growth and therefore toning.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">In the same way you'd do compound exercises to workout other parts of your body efficiently, you also need to do compound core exercises to workout your stomach efficiently. The best exercises are always compound ones as they target more than one muscle group at a time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">The reality is, there are lots of exercises which will work your core when your not even aware of it. The deadlift for example, is a superb compound exercise, which not only works your glutes, quads, hamstrings, calves and traps. It's also works at least two of the four muscle groups in your stomach. A hidden tummy toner.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">So chances are, you're probably working your stomach muscles in the gym with your usual full body workout without even knowing. So there's no need to go over the top and dedicate whole sessions to your abs alone.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">The key is knowing which exercises are worth your time and which ones aren't. The standard crunch for example is seen as the go to ab exerciser, but in reality doesn't fully engage all the muscles in your core.<\/p>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Euclid Medium;\">Here's a quick low down of the best core exercises you can do to work your the muscles in your stomach:<\/h4>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Euclid Medium;\">The plank:<\/h4> <p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">A killer compound workout that works your rectus abdominis and transverse abdominis as well as additional muscles in your lower back and shoulders.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Euclid Medium;\">The side plank:<\/h4> <p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Engages your transversus abdominis and also gets your external and internal obliques involved as well as muscles in your glutes and legs too.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Euclid Medium;\">Russian twists:<\/h4> <p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Engages all four abdominal muscle groups plus your lower back and upper back<\/p>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Euclid Medium;\">What gym machines work your abs?<\/h4>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">If you're not keen on mat workouts, there are lots of ways to work your core by using the machines at the gym.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Euclid Medium;\">The Captain's Chair<\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">The Captain's Chair is perfect for leg raises which will work your rectus abdominis and external obliques. Hanging leg raises can also be done on parallel bars, or dip station. Protect your lower back by not arching it as you lift your legs. Try not to swing your legs and keep control by engaging your core as you continue to raise and lower your legs to a 90 degree angle. We can't guarantee you'll be smiling as much as this lady though.<\/p>\r\n\u00a0\r\n<img src=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Captains-Chair.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4498\" \/>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Euclid Medium;\">The Sit Up Bench<\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">The sit up bench can look like a scary piece of equipment, but it's helpful for doing sit ups whilst ensuring the correct form and keeping your legs in place. As mentioned, sit ups only really work the rectus abdominis, so make them a finisher for your core workout rather than the star of the show.<\/p>\r\n\u00a0\r\n<img src=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Sit-up-Bench.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4500\" \/>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Euclid Medium;\">The Rowing Machine<\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Although it's not traditionally an ab machine, the rower is a great piece of equipment for mixing it up with your core exercises. From a plank position with your feet on the seat of the rowing machine, try moving your legs towards you and out again, tucking your knees into your chest as you come in. Although tricky, this is arguably the best machine you can use for your stomach as it will target all four abdominal muscle groups.<\/p>\r\n\u00a0\r\n<img src=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Rowing-Machine.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4499\" \/>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">So whether you're looking for exercises and machines to tone your stomach, or just want to try something new, there are plenty of options in the gym to get you where you want to be.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">With Hussle, you can make your fitness flexible. Use any gym in our network whenever you want. Stop and start whenever you want. Fit fitness into your life, not the other way around.<\/p>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\u00a0\r\n\u00a0","_et_gb_content_width":"","content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3,4],"tags":[],"acf":[],"infloai":null,"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The best exercise machines for stomach toning<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The best exercise machines for stomach toning - Find Out More And Visit Hussle Today For Gym Passes &amp; Memberships Near You.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/the-best-exercise-machines-for-stomach-toning\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The best exercise machines for stomach toning\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The best exercise machines for stomach toning - 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