Lower Ab Workout Routine

The following article suggests some effective exercises which are a must in lower ab workout routine. Read on...

If you desire a taut abdomen, there are two things that you need to do, i.e. exercise regularly and take a balanced diet. Your exercise routine should include cardiovascular exercises to lose fats from all over the body, including the abdomen as well as some effective abdominal exercises, specifically targeting the stomach area.

It is often seen that people find it extremely difficult to lose fats from their lower abdomen, compared to upper abdomen. This makes it very necessary for them to undertake some effective lower abdominal exercises. Given below are six such exercises which can prove to be very useful if included in lower ab workout routine.

Effective Lower Ab Workout Routine

Floor Cycling

To do this exercise, lie down on your back. Bring both the knees to your chest and keep your hands crossed behind your head for support. Now, straighten your left leg and keep it parallel to the floor, simultaneously raise the upper body and twist it in such a manner that your left elbow almost touches the right knee. Next, bring the left leg back to the chest and simultaneously repeat the exercise with the right leg. Keep the cycling smooth, without breaking the rhythm in between. Do three sets of 12 repetitions each of this exercise in your workouts for lower abs.

Toe-Touch

To perform this exercise, lie down on your back. Raise your legs towards the ceiling, without bending the knees, till they are perpendicular to the floor. Next, facing the ceiling, raise your upper body off the floor. Now, with your right hand, try to touch the left toe and then come back slowly. Repeat the same on the other side by touching your right toe with your left hand. Do three sets of this exercise with 12 repetitions each.

Reverse Crunches

Lower ab workout at home would be incomplete without this exercise. To do reverse crunches, lie down on your back. Now, bend your knees and lift them so that the thighs are perpendicular to the floor. Next, cross the feet and lift the lower legs towards the ceiling, without moving your upper body or your thighs. When you lift your legs, your buttocks should get slightly raised from the floor too. Aim for three sets of 12 repetitions each of this exercise.

V Crunches

To make lower ab workout for men effective, include V-crunches in them. To perform this exercise, lie down on your back, with your hands behind the head. Now, simultaneously lift your feet, shoulders and head, about two inches off the floor. Next, raise your body in the same position, bending the knees to make a right angle and trying to get them as near to the chest as possible. Hold on for about five seconds and then come back. Aim for three sets of 12-15 repetitions each of this exercise.

Scissor Kicks

To do this lower abdominal exercise, lie down on your back. Place your hands beneath your hips for support. Now, without moving your upper body and exerting some pressure on your lower abdomen, lift your right leg about a foot off the floor. Bring it back but make sure to not completely rest it on the floor. Now, repeat the same with the left leg. Likewise, move the legs in quick succession. Aim to include three sets of 12-15 repetitions of this exercise in your lower ab workout plan.

Leg Raises

This exercise is a must for lower ab workout for women. To do this exercise, lie on your back and keep the hands beneath the hips. Now, without bending your knees, raise both your legs together, towards the ceiling. Lower the legs slowly, but do not rest them on the floor. Keep them a few inches off the ground. Repeat the exercise for three sets of 12 repetitions each.

These exercises given above, will surely prove very useful if performed every day or on alternate days as a part of your lower ab workout routine. One last of the lower ab workout tips before I sign off - combine these exercises with a healthy abs diet if you want to see quicker results. Best of luck!