3 of the Best Lower Stomach Exercises
Just like any other muscle group, lower stomach exercises are needed to target the area below the mid-section. The stomach muscles are often the most stubborn muscles to get flat and in shape, however, they are the muscles that most people want desperately to be flat and flattering.
Exercise and a proper diet can help to get the stomach muscles in tip top shape. However, the one mistake most people make is in focusing only on their midsection.
The reality is that no matter how taut the midsection of the abdomen is there can still be an unsightly bulge in the lower stomach area, so these lower abdominal muscles must be targeted in order to see maximum results.
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The following lower stomach exercises target the lower abdominal muscles and work toward achieving that all over flat tummy.
Before starting any exercise program consult a professional and always warm up before beginning the routine.
Leg Lifts
The is one of the best lower stomach exercises, but it can be difficult for beginners.
Start by lying flat on the floor. Use an exercise mat or towel if the floor is too hard. Place hands underneath the buttocks with palms face down. With the legs together slowly lift them upwards. It is crucial to make this a smooth, slow movement.
Contract the abdomen muscles while slowly lowering the legs back to about an inch from the ground. Hold this position for about five seconds while keeping the abs contracted. Lower the legs to the floor and then repeat 5-8 times.
As time goes by and the muscles get stronger, increase the reps to 15 or 20 and add lifting the shoulders and head off the floor while the legs are lifted.
Alternating Leg Walks
As lower stomach exercises go, this is easier than the standard leg lifts as you lift one leg at a time.
Again, start from the supine position. Place both hands underneath the derriere. Breathe in deeply a couple of times. Now, contract the lower ab muscles as you lift the right leg up in a deliberately slow movement. Lift until it is a straight 90 degrees to the body.
Now lower the leg even slower than it was lifted, stop a few inches from the floor. While lowering the right leg, begin lifting the left leg t the same time and in the same deliberate slow motion.
Keep repeating 8-10 times without lowering the legs all the way to the floor and keeping the pace slow so that the abdominals do the work, not the natural momentum of the body.
Double Leg Reverse Crunches
This is another one of the more difficult lower stomach exercises, but you can start off with just a few reps and build up as you gain strength in you lower abs.
Again from the lying down position with the hands underneath the buttocks lift both legs upwards until they are vertical. Bend the legs at the knees, making the lower legs parallel with the floor – not hanging down.
Next, squeeze in the lower ab muscles and with knees remaining bent lower your legs very slowly until the bottom of the feet are just an inch or so above the floor. Hold this position a few seconds while focusing on keeping the abs contracted.
Next, tighten the abs even more and lift the knees up again and bring them in towards the chest. This exercise is slightly difficult so start off with just a few reps. As strength in the abs develops over time increase the reps.
These are just a few of the many different lower stomach exercises that can strengthen and tone the lower abs creating those fabulous abs everyone is striving for.
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