While doing sit-ups alone will not target belly fat specifically, reducing overall body fat through a healthier diet and exercises that build lean muscle mass can help reduce belly fat over time. The two most effective exercises for the rectus abdominus and obliques are the captain's chair and bicycle maneuvers rather than sit-ups, so incorporating these moves into a normal workout will help see better results.

1. If I do a lot
of sit-ups,
will I get
rid of my
belly fat?
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3. You can’t specifically target belly fat,
but you can lose it by reducing
your overall body fat. Some ways
to do this are:
 Build more lean muscle mass
 Eat healthier
 Work out your abdominal muscles so you
can see them better

4. The 2 most effective exercises for your rectus
abdominus&obliques are:
The captain’s chair
The bicycle maneuver
&
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… Not sit-ups. So use your time more efficiently
& see better results by adding these exercises
to your normal workout.

5. For more information:
 New Study Puts the Crunch on Ineffective
AbExercises
 Hoeger, W. W. K., &Hoeger, S. A. (2011). Lifetime
Physical Fitness & Wellness: A Personalized
Program (11th ed.) . Belmont, CA: Cengage
Learning