Top lower ab exercisesThe best lower ab exercises follow below. Before getting into the top lower abdominal exercises, immediately following are links to our pages on exercises for the abs & a brief discussion on exercises for the lower abs.
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Yet, the lower abs are at least as important as upper abs for improving performance in everyday activities & in sports, prevention of injury and for cosmetic reasons. But most ab exercises and most of the “oohs” & “aahs” revolve around the upper abs. For example, most simple crunches work the upper abs more directly than the lower abs. Also, more attention is paid to the upper 6 pack area than the area below the belly button. But, working the lower abs will always aid the upper abs. Also, it’s strong lower abs that really add power to performance and assure that the back is stabilized to aid performance and help prevent injury. Movements for the lower absIt’s easy to tell if an exercise targets the lower abs. If the crux of the movement involves a leg crunch or twist, then the lower abs are targeted. If the movement stresses upper body crunching and/or twisting, it targets the upper ab muscles.There are 2 main exercises which target the lower abdominals a) Reverse crunches b) Hanging leg raises
Any movement that involves pulling the legs towards the body emphasizes the lower abs. Like the classic Reverse Crunches which are an excellent core exercise. Exhale more for best effects. Allow the air to be squeezed out of your lungs. How to do the Reverse Crunch * Lie on your back, knees bent and feet on the floor * Put your hands on the floor or behind head * Raise up your knees to your chest until they bend roughly 90 degrees * Tighten & contract your abs then lift hips off the floor in a very small movement * Then lower your hips and repeat 
The Vertical Leg Crunch is a great exercise for the rectus abdominis, external obliques internal obliques* Lie on your back, extending the legs up with slightly bent knees * Contract abs, raising up until shoulders are off the floor * Keep chin up. Be sure not to pull on your neck * Legs remain fixed * Raise torso toward knees * Lower torso & repeat for 10 - 20 reps 
b) Hanging body, leg raisesAny movement in which your legs dangle freely, then are lifted higher or towards your body, work the lower abs. For example, the Captain's Chair exercise scored very high on the list of best exercises for the rectus abdominus. Doing the Captain's Chair Exercise * With dangling, slowly lift knees towards chest * Movement should be controlled, slow, bringing knees up and returning them back to start Modification: If you don’t have equipment to suspend yourself, try sitting an the edge of a stable chair, holding on to the side of the seats firmly. Then simply raise knees towards the chest. LINKS Exercise bands for abs // Exercise bands for abdominals pg2 If you liked our page on lower ab exercises & want to get our helpful info every month, subscribe to our free monthly newsletter: HEALTHY WORLD DIGEST You'll receive anywhere from 5 - 10 healthy “nuggets” of information to get you feeling & looking your best. Just fill in our brief eZine subscription form & start to take charge of your life easily, today, right now. We promise. Click 2 go from lower ab exercises 2 Home |
