subject: Lower Ab Workout Exercises in Easy-to-follow steps – Part 1 [print this page] Lower Ab Workout Exercises in Easy-to-follow steps Part 1
Flat-as-a-plank-abdominals often seem to be the most difficult to be achieved in a regular work-out routine. At the same time, a sexy flat abdominal area, with contoured muscles, is for most people one of the most desirable outcome of a workout. Research shows that a "six-pack" is preferred by many, over e.g. wider shoulders or a more defined chest, if they would have to decide for one work-out success only. However, it is these lower abdominals that are specifically difficult to strengthen, as lower ab workout is often conducted the wrong way or the work out routine chosen does not even include specific lower ab exercises. For example, sit ups and crunches are often recommended for building strong abdominals; however, while these exercises help forming the upper abdominals, they do little to tone the lower abs.
In this mini series of step by step, easy to follow workout routines, we will develop a set of exercises that specifically target the lower abdominals.
Before we get into the actual lower ab workout routines, remember that one major indicator of overdoing lower abdominal exercises, or exercising the wrong way, is back pain. As a matter of fact, you should not feel any pain whatsoever, while going through the lower ab exercises, except for a contraction in the abdominal region itself. If you feel any pain, stop exercising immediately. One way of doing abdominal - exercises the "wrong" way, is pulling through some heavy crunches, one of the most outdated way of trying to get rid of that belly fat.
The human body is faster to burn body-fat, once it is brought up to an adequate work-out temperature. A quick warm-up routine can also prevent injuries during exercising. No worries, one of the most effective warm-up routines includes a simple 5-10 minutes run or jog. A treadmill does it, or the neighborhood around your place. Getting your body warmed up is the first step for successful and safe lower ab exercise routines.
In this regards, it is also important to understand that only a well balanced work-out routine will ultimately bring effects also for the lower belly area. There is no point in trying to extremely work the abdominal-area(s) without having a healthy body-fat index, for example. So a well balanced, low sugar diet should be implemented for maximum success of the actual work out routine.
