3 Lower Abdominal Exercises for a Sexy Stomach

"What are the best lower abdominal exercises?"

Everyone wants to have a sexy midsection.

The next time you are in the gym, go around and ask someone what their goals are. I bet having a 6-pack is high on their workout list.

However, people seem to find the lower abdominal region the hardest to define. Women, especially find it difficult to "tone" that particular area, so here is a little tip ladies.

It is that simple, and yet very challenging at the same time.

You will need to persevere through those difficult chocolate cravings. You will need to be disciplined and head to the gym even though you'd rather sit on the couch.

Finally, the changes you make need to be a part of your lifestyle!

Here are a few lower abdominal exercises that will hit the target area.

3 Ab Exercises to Try Today!

V-Ups: Laying on the floor, place your arms by your side and slightly behind your torso. With your legs straight on the ground, focus on keeping your head and neck in line with your chest. Begin by isometrically contracting your abdominal muscles before performing any type of movement. Next, simultaneously move your torso toward your feet when you lift your legs and do a reverse crunch. Hold your position for at least 2 seconds before returning to the initial position. Remember, the goal for this exercise is to simultaneously lift your legs and torso, thus crunching your mid-section.

Leg Raise: Laying on the floor, place your hands face down underneath your buttocks with your finger tips facing each other; this is a preventative measure against lower back injury. To begin, lift and hold your legs about five inches off the ground. Lift your legs straight up until they are perpendicular to the ground. As you push your legs upward, squeeze your abdominals as hard as you can and hold for at least two seconds.

Knee-Ins: Sit on the floor, on the edge of a chair, or exercise bench. Extend your legs in front of you, and hold on to the sides of the bench or floor for support. As you keep your knees together, pull them in towards your chest until you can go no farther. Remember to maintain the tension on your lower abdominal muscles as you return to the starting position.

Reminder

When doing any lower abdominal exercises, remember that quality supersedes quantity. If you perform an exercise too quickly, momentum is produced and assists with the movement. Going at a slower pace and keeping proper form will also prevent low back stress.

In health,

Jason Estrada

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