Before you get the model-like, nicely V-cut lower abs look, there are some crucial facts that we must first discuss.
Firstly, you must understand that no amount of lower ab exercises can do you any good if your midsection is already covered with flab. Hence, before you attempt any lower ab exercises, examine your diet to see that not eating too much of the wrong types of foods and if this is so you will never achieve your desired goal.
Nutrition aside, you must also examine your training program to see how intense your every session is. To make sure you burn that stubborn belly fat you need to be performing high intensity weight training routines coupled with high intensity interval training that is designed to build lean muscle and elevate your metabolism into a fat burning furnace. These two conditions are absolutely key before you even think about working on the lower abs.
Also let me clear up a training myth here with the fact that you cannot isolate different portions of the abdominal muscles and work them independently from each other. There are no specific exercises that just work upper abs and like wise there are no specific exercises just for lower abs. In exercise, the whole abdominal portion works together as a single unit and not as independent parts. We can only change our body movements in order to place more emphasis on particular parts.
If you are still keen on discovering a excellent workout for your lower abs, I’ve given one of my favourites here.
Supine Reverse Crunches – These may be done on the floor, on a bench or at a more advanced level, on a stability ball. Bend your knees by 90 degrees after first raising your legs vertically upwards. Tighten your abs and then squeeze them by drawing your bent legs towards your body. Once again extend your legs to the original position and repeat the process 15 times. You may have to put your hands underneath the small of your back for support.
Hanging Leg Raises- Hang fully from a pull up bar then raise your knees as far as they can go towards your chest. Once again slowly lower your legs to their original position. Aim to keep your legs together throughout the exercise and to use only a controlled motion without any swinging or jerks.
V sit up – This works the whole mid section fully but makes the lower abs burn. Outstretch your legs and arms and lie on your back. Simultaneously raise your legs straight off the floor and bring your hands up attempting to make them both meet. Take a pause at the middle and tighten your abs, then once again lower yourself to the original position.
Though difficult, this is a lower ab workout that will bring you results. Just make sure your diet is clean and the rest of your training is suitable and you will have a set of abs that will be the envy of the gym.
