9 Wall Pilates Exercises To Shrink Love Handles

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Begin in a plank position facing the wall, with your hands on the floor and feet against the wall. Rotate your hips to the right, dipping them towards the floor, then return to center. 

Wall Plank with Hip Dips

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Place your hands behind your head for support. Crunch towards the wall, bringing your shoulder blades off the floor. Aim for 12-15 reps.

Wall Side Crunches

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Sit on the floor with your knees bent and your feet flat against the wall. Lean back slightly and lift your feet off the ground. 

Wall Oblique Twists

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Bring one knee towards your chest while simultaneously twisting your torso to bring the opposite elbow towards the knee. Alternate sides in a pedaling motion.

Wall Bicycle Crunches

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Lift your hips off the ground while keeping your legs straight against the wall. Lower your hips back down and repeat for 10-12 reps.

Wall Leg Raises with Hip Lift

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Drop one hip towards the floor, then return to the starting position and repeat on the other side. Aim for 10-12 reps on each side.

Wall Plank with Hip Drops

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Assume a plank position with your feet against the wall and your hands on the floor. Alternate bringing your knees towards your chest in a running motion for 30-60 seconds.

Wall Mountain Climbers

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Lie on your side with your feet against the wall. Lift your top leg towards the ceiling, then lower it back down without letting it touch the wall.

Wall Side Leg Lifts

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Walk your feet up the wall into a pike position, then bend your knees towards your chest and extend back out. Aim for 10-12 reps.

Wall Pike with Knee Tucks