Abs of Your Life!
There’s probably nothing more frustrating and self-confidence-busting than that damn belly pooch which folds over the top of your pants when you sit down.
Without a doubt this one area most of my clients get incredibly worked up with and want to target their lower abs with everything they have.
With that said, it’s important to clear up a common misconception first. The lower part of your abs isn’t really a separate muscle. It’s actually part of the same muscle that extends from the top of your abs to your pelvis. But with the right exercises, you can definitely focus more on your lower abs while conditioning the entire muscle. And that’s what we’re going to show you how to do.
Ready to attack the pooch?
The 5 Best Exercises for Lower Abs
1. Knee Tucks on Bench (view exercise)
This is a great move to target your lower abs and get your core muscles warmed up. Aim for as many reps as you can for this one.
2. Bicycle Crunch (view exercise)
A classic ab move, the bicycle crunch also engages your legs so it really targets the lower part of your core. Aim for at least 12 reps per side.
3. Lower Ab Bicycle Crunch (view exercise)
Move a little more slowly through this one to maximize the impact and see serious results. Try to do at least 8 reps per side.
4. One-Legged Bosu Crunch (view exercise)
It may look a little more advanced, but the bosu is a pretty easy piece of workout equipment. Take your time through this one, and aim for 12 reps per side.
5. Stability Ball Knee Tucks (view exercise)
Probably my favorite on this list, this one is all about balance and control. Once you get the position down, aim for at least 15 reps.
For a complete lower ab targeting workout routine, do 2 to 3 circuits of these exercises consecutively with as little rest between the exercises as possible. If you’re not feeling a burn then you’re not going intense enough, focus in on slow movements where you’re really contracting those abs as much as you can.
Keep Your Metabolism Boosted All Day Long…
Ab toning exercises like these are only one step in losing the pooch and keeping it off. Unfortunately the other more important factor is diet. What really matters is how much you can keep your metabolism in top condition to burn fat all day long.
This is a crucial step in getting the sexy six pack you’re looking for. So to get your diet in line, the first thing I want you to do is check out my Six Pack Diet Plan for Women or my Six Pack Diet Plan for Men.
For you consideration may also be a safe non-stimulant packed supplements on the market for safely and quickly burning fat. It’s called Cellucor 7-Keto CLK, and it’s combination of 7-Keto, CLA & raspberry ketones make a powerhouse and highly effective way to keep your metabolism revved up through the day. The reviews are pretty exceptional for this one considering it is stimulant free and not packed full or harsh ingredients so it might be worth trying if you want to get rid of that pooch a little quicker.
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Thank you for visiting! Weight Loss and Training is a health blog which features all the best weight loss tips that I have learned over my 20 years of training. My background includes a degree in Kinesiology from the world renown Simon Fraser University, certification in nutritional sciences from UBC, and Personal Trainer Specialist certification from Can Fit Pro.
