subject: 3 Exercises For A Great Lower Ab Workout [print this page] There are many different reasons that people begin using lower ab workouts. Some people simple incorporate them into a comprehensive workout plan while others simply target their abs in the hopes of achieving a flat stomach. Before you start practicing this type of workout, no matter what reasons you may have, there are a few things you should know. If your goal is to lose fat in your abdominal area, know that lower ab workouts alone cannot achieve this goal. In order to lose fat around your belly you need to start a diet and exercise plan that will result in fat loss all over your body - ab workouts simple help you to strengthen your ab muscles and, once you get rid of any belly fat, you will have a fantastically flat stomach. There are three easy exercises that should be included in any lower ab workout: leg walks, reverse crunches, and leg lifts.
1. Leg Walks
Begin this exercise by laying flat on your back with your hands placed under your buttocks. Then, lift your legs until they are vertical while contracting your abs so that your midsection becomes tense. Lower one leg until your foot is just a few inches off the ground, hold it there for one second, then return it to the vertical position. Repeat these steps with your other leg and continue alternating legs for as many repetitions as you feel capable of doing.
2. Reverse Crunches
To perform reverse crunches, start out in the same position as the previous exercise, flat on your back with your hands positioned under your buttocks. Next, lift your legs until they are vertical then bend your knees at a 90 degree angle while contracting your abs to tense your midsection. Keep your knees bent as you slowly lower them until your feet are a few inches off the ground. Finally, bring your knees up to your chest, squeezing your abs in the process.
3. Leg Lifts
For this exercise you must also lay on your back with your hands placed firmly under your buttocks then lift your legs to the vertical position. Next, contract your midsection using your upper abs and then lower both legs at once until the backs of your feet are just above the ground. Hold this position for a few seconds, return your legs to the vertical position, then repeat.
By utilizing these three exercises, your lower ab workout can be successful in helping you to lose belly fat and strengthen your abdominal muscles. As is true of any exercise regimen, be sure to stay hydrated and consult your doctor before making any radical changes in your diet or beginning any intense exercise plans.
