Lower Abs Exercise Ideas

Category: Ab Workouts |

The fat covering the abdominals is probably on most people’s hit-list when it comes to getting in shape. This is where our bodies store fat and to some extent (blame your genes) there’s not much we can do to change that. However, with a good workout and lower abs exercise routine, you can have the waistline you dream about. Read on to find out about the best exercise for lower abs.

Firstly, you need to choose a cardio workout to do three times per week that you will not get bored with. It could be aerobics, dance or a sport, the important thing is that it raises your heart rate and you stick with it. You may have two or three different activities so that you don’t lose interest.

Toning exercises for lower abs will give you great muscles, but they’ll be hidden under a layer of fat, so the cardio workouts cannot be missed out. Aim to work out the major muscle groups: the back, arms, legs and chest, as this will boost your metabolic rate (your calorie burner) for hours after your session has finished.

These toning exercises should be done three times per week also. Repeat each set of fifteen, three times:

Hip Lift

Lie flat on the floor with your knees bent and legs together. Curl your knees up towards your chest and extend your legs upwards while lifting your hips off the ground so that your toes point to the ceiling. This should be a fluid but fairly slow movement so that your stomach is really worked.

Hanging Leg Raise

This lower abs exercise requires a secure bar – you can buy them quite cheaply to fit in a door frame. Hold on to the bar and hang down from it with no part of your body touching the ground. With your knees bent, slowly raise your legs until your knees are level with your lower abs. Repeat this with fluid but slow movements.

Reverse Crunch

Lie flat on the floor with your arms resting on the ground and legs straight. Bend you knees and gently pull your legs upwards towards your chest. Hold the position for a few seconds before repeating.

These exercises are very effective, but only in conjunction with a good workout, and a healthy diet. You will be surprised how quickly you start to see a difference (by week 3) and get into a routine. Make sure you allow time for other interests, but try not to let your routine slide too much – it doesn’t take long to lose that shape. As always, consult your doctor before you start training as they can provide tailored advice, especially if you have any injuries or conditions.