Exercise for Lower Abs

Are you frustrated with your lower abs not being as defined as your upper abs? Do you know the most effective exercise for lower abs?

To exercise for lower abs effectively you need to stabilize the contraction of your abdominals by doing challenging exercises.

Sculpting your Lower Abdominals

Ab Pull-Ins using an Exercise Ball

•    You are going to start in a push up position but with your legs raised and shins (not ankles) resting on an exercise ball

•    Pull your knees towards your chest by sliding your shins along the exercise ball, rolling it in the process.

•    Stop sliding your shins and rolling the ball once your ankles are the only support you have. It is also important to keep your back straight throughout the whole motion

•    Keep your knees at your chest for at least 4 seconds before rolling the ball back under your shins

•    Repeat the process until you have reached your desired rep. Note that this is one of the most effective Swiss ball ab exercises even though it may sound easy

Reverse Crunches

•    Lie flat on your back, preferably on an exercise mat

•    Lift your legs off the floor while bending your knees so that they sort of form a 90 degree angle from the floor

•    Place your hands by your sides

•    Now you want to bring your knees to your chest by using your lower ab muscles

•    While doing this, simultaneously lift your head (moving only your neck) so that you are sort of tucking your chin to your chest

•    Slowly return to your starting position and repeat until you reach your desired rep

Hanging Knee/Leg Raises using a Bar

•    Start out by grabbing a bar (pull-up bar) in an overhand grip while keeping the rest of your body straight

•    Now you’ll want to bring your legs up, you can either keep it straight or bend your knees (whichever you prefer)

•    If you bend your knees then make sure you bring your knees as high up to your chest as you possibly can

•    If you keep your legs straight then make sure you bring your feet up as high as possible, depending on your flexibility

Stability/Medicine Ball Planks

•    Start off by leaning on a medicine ball with your forearms

•    Keep your back straight and hold your body position for 60-90 seconds

•    To make things interesting, if you’re finding the workout getting easier, instead of leaning on your forearms – lean on your elbows

All these ab workouts can do your body a great deal! However, the last two workouts listed are really good abdominal exercises for women.