The lower abs are a challenging area of the core to target.
It takes a while for the results to show and your six-pack will not be worth talking about unless you build strong upper and lower abdominals.
How do we get a great overall ab workout? Read on and find out.
First, try the alternating supine leg walk exercise.
This might sound fancy but it really isn't.
Begin by lying flat on the floor with your hands under your glutes (or buttocks).
Now, slowly raise your legs till they are at 90 degree angle with the floor.
During this whole movement contract your abs and keep that core tense.
After 1-2 seconds, start lowering one leg till you return to the starting position.
Now do the same with your other leg.
While starting out do only 5 repetitions of this till you can get up to 10 repetitions in.
Second, lets do the supine reverse crunch.
We'll start with the same position as the earlier exercise.
Now raise the legs as you did earlier.
Then bend your knees to an angle of 90 degrees.
One the way up your abs contract and your midsection becomes tense.
After 1-2 seconds, lower your knees until the back of your feet are just 1-2 inches above the floor.
Now repeat.
Remember to keep your abdominals tense during each repetition and keep your breathing regular.
The last exercise is the leg lift.
The starting position of this exercise is the same as the earlier two.
Lie on the floor with both your hands underneath your glutes.
Lift your legs till they are vertical.
As you did earlier, flex your abs so that they stay engaged during the whole motion.
Now, lower both your legs such that the back of your feet doesn't hit the floor.
Hold this position for 2-3 seconds and return to the vertical position.
This is going to be pretty difficult in the beginning but after you get the hang of it, this exercise will give you excellent results.