3 of The Best Lower Ab Exercises – Try Them!
Working out your abdominal muscles properly would necessitate that you not only work the upper abs but did you also work the lower abs as well. Although the same basic principles are going to apply, regardless of which muscles you’re working out, there are some specific exercises that you can do which will effectively help you to tone and strengthen your lower ab muscles. Provided you make sure that your form is proper and that you work your way into these exercises correctly, you would be surprised with the amount of difference you’re going to see and feel.
One of the best lower ab exercises is actually one that is rarely ever done. It is typically called the stomach vacuum, but it is basically a matter of activating these muscles in a rather unique way. The way the stomach vacuums are done is that you simply suck your stomach in as far as you possibly can, as if you are trying to touch your bellybutton to your spinal column. You hold the pose for anywhere from 30 to 60 seconds and then relax the muscles for an equal amount of time.
The beauty about stomach vacuums is that they can be done in any position and in any location. I often find myself doing sets of stomach vacuums whenever I am standing in line at the store or anytime I take a break at work. It’s an excellent way for you to tone your lower abdominal muscles and to really see a difference in your overall waistline.
Another one of my favourite abdominal exercises that really hits the lower abdominals is the plank. This is a Pilates move, but it shouldn’t be limited to the Pilates classroom. The way that you do it is that you get up on your toes and elbows, keeping your back in a straight line, all the way from the back of your head down to the back of your feet. After holding this pose for a few seconds, you will begin to feel your body shake and you will certainly start to feel it in your abdominals. Don’t be surprised if you cannot hold it for very long, just keep going. After doing these for a week or so, you will definitely see a difference in your lower abdominal muscles.
Finally, the bicycle crunch should be done regularly in order to tone the lower abs. Start with your hands behind your head and your elbows out to the side with both of your knees up in the air. Begin by crunching and pulling one elbow to meet the opposing knee and then follow up in the opposite direction. Continuously cycle your way through this motion and you will soon start to feel the burn in your lower abdominals.
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