Your Lower Abs

It is no secret that there is a common problem spot on most of our bodies, and it is no other than your lower abs. Tight lower abs are the best way to put this problem to rest. As many exercise enthusiasts know that finding a way to tighten the lower abs can be quite a struggle.

Unfortunately, our bodies weren’t meant to store fat in the lower abdominal area, but the stress from the hormone called cortisol has increased the likelihood that we would carry weight around the middle portion of our bodies. This has resulted in a large population of people who want to tighten their lower abs, but can’t figure out how to do it.

The only sure fire way to show off your lower abs for all to see is to lose body fat. Specific exercises alone just won’t do it, but your first fitness goal should be to start a proper exercise and diet plan that should include the following:

Cardio exercises 4 to 5 times a week for at least 30 minutes at a timeA balanced diet with an emphasis on fresh foods (organic foods if possible)Elimination or reduction of processed foods and alcohol (totally)

Without taking the necessary steps all of your hard work to tighten lower abs won’t really make a bit difference in your physique, and progress will be very slow if at all.

To tighten your lower abs, you need to focus on the following exercises:

Reverse Abdominal Leg Crunches: Sit on the floor with your hands behind your rear end, and your torso leaned back at about a 45-degree angle. Then extend your legs straight out, and then bend your knees. Then bring your knees to your mid section, and then return to the starting position.

Exercise Ball Abs Crunches: For this exercise use a large exercise ball and lay your back on the ball. Keep your feet placed firmly on the floor. Then center your lower back on top of the ball and put your hands on the left and right side of your head. Then crunch your upper body forward and roll your shoulders toward your hips. While doing this make sure that you contract your abs at the top of the movement. Return to the starting position and repeat this exercise.

Hanging Leg Raises: This need to be done at a gym or on a secure hanging bar installed in your home. Start off by hanging from the bar with your legs straight down. Then raise your legs up toward your chest, but stop when they are parallel with your waist. Keep your movements slow and controlled, and feel your lower abs muscles tighten as you go through the movements.

Using just a few of these exercises in combination with a good diet will help tighten your lower abs and increase your muscle definition which will in time bring out those lower abs.

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