My Two Essential Lower Stomach Exercises

While is a global disease to concentrate on just crunches, people have to be aware that they only work the upper ab area. It is equally important to work on your lower stomach to be able to look fitter.

If you want to see the results of your lower stomach exercises, you need to do one thing: lower your fat percentage levels thanks to a healthy diet and a cardio program you enjoy. Forget about this point, and you’ll keep your stomach muscles hidden under a cover of fat.

Don’t think that you can lose fat only on that area. This is what many people call “spot toning”, and it isn’t anything but a myth.

The amount of fat on the lower stomach area varies from individual to individual. Different people localize fat in different areas. So you might look skinny but with a bulge on the stomach because of your genetic disposition.

Okay, let’s get to the easy exercises for the lower stomach:

Reversed Crunches

A reverse crunch is an exercise that targets the lower muscles in your stomach. This exercise must be performed correctly and I recommend doing it on an exercise mat as it helps relieving stress in the lower back.

Lie on your back on the floor and take your legs up, so they are perpendicular to the ground. Bent a little your knees and cross the legs at the point of the ankles.

Put your arms on your sides, resting on the floor.

Relax your shoulders, rest your head on the floor and make sure your back is straight, then lift slowly your hips off the floor, pushing them towards the sky.

Hold, hold, hold now slowly bring yourself to the initial position.

Leg Lifts on a Chair

Another great exercise for the lower abs, and the best thing is that you can do it in your office. here’s how to do it.

Sit on your chair, so that your back is flat against the back of the chair.

Now with your hands on the desk, lift your legs off the floor, and hold them for 8 seconds.

Slowly go back to the initial position.

Repetition is key, you can do it every day while you are working. But if you start feeling any pain, stop, as it can be a sign of overtraining.