8 exercises for your lower abs

Are you tired of your belly and your love handles? It's no secret that it requires a little exercise, especially for the lower abdominals. 

So, yes, some traditional exercises like sit-ups or cycling are good for toning the upper core, but they don't target the lower muscles, so they are not good for toning the stomach. 

But don't worry, with the following steps you can get rid of constipation in no time! The key to having a strong stomach is to stimulate the legs and the mind. Tell yourself that every time you move your legs, you are engaging your lower abdominals. Unfortunately, when training, focus more on the abdominal muscles.

Don't say it's too stretchy, because the lower abdomen attracts a lot of attention. For best results, you should focus on your lower abdominal muscles and contract them with each movement. To do this, you must concentrate on the position of the classic plane: you must learn to master it, because most of the movements are there.

Here are 8 exercises to improve your lower abs.

It only takes a few minutes a day to strengthen your core, build your core, and shape your core. You should always follow good physical habits. Here’s what we recommend you do in your training from now on. Stop being lazy and lying! Give yourself some motivation, sit comfortably in a quiet corner of the house and give yourself time to work your lower abs.

  floor plan For this excellent exercise, the results will be better if you use dumbbells. In addition to toning your abs, it's a great way to improve posture and balance, as well as tone your entire body. It must be held flat. Equip yourself with dumbbells or kettlebells. Lift the weight of one arm and slowly lower it. Do the same with the other hand. Try to do 10 to 15 repetitions with each arm.

Walking on all fours

Yes, the idea is new and interesting, but you cannot imagine the benefits of this activity. Plus, walking on all fours is so much fun that there's no need to strain... Lie on all fours with your hands on the floor. Get on your hands and feet and move forward. When you reach a certain point (for example at the back of the room), return to the starting position, on all fours, lying on your back. Do this for 1 minute.

mountain climber

To stimulate the lower abs, you can trust this exercise. This is a climbing simulation, so it's quite physical. Raising your knees with your arms outstretched uses the entire lower part of your abdominal muscles.

For this exercise, you need to get into a plank position.

Straighten your left knee toward your chest, then return it to the starting position and do the same with the other knee. Pretend you are simulating a climbing movement.

Count up to 30 movements between both legs.

Operation Commando

A more fun variation of the classic board, this commando board is hyper dynamic and recalls the movement of soldiers when they move on the ground. To strengthen the lower abs and lower abdomen, this is a cutting-edge exercise.

Get into a classic plank position (resting your forearms on the floor).

Move forward, leaning on your forearms.

Return to the starting position by shuffling backwards.

Perform 5 to 10 repetitions.

C-curve

Very common in Pilates, the concept of the “C curve” helps balance the C spine. This is an excellent posture for supporting the joints, shaping the abdomen and relieving back pain.

Sit on a mat or the floor. Support yourself on the soles of your feet.

Grasp your inner thighs, below your knees, with your hands and lean back.

Return to the starting position.

Perform 5 and 10 repetitions.

Sit-up with raised legs

The sit-up is undoubtedly one of the most famous exercises for targeting abdominal muscle training. Thus, it promotes good lumbar stability, boosts the arms and legs, while strengthening the abs of the lower abdomen.

Lie on your back and raise both legs.

Place your hands behind your head and do an abdominal bend.

Return to the starting position.

Perform 10 and 15 repetitions.

X Crunch: hip lift

Do you dream of having “chocolate bars” and putting an end to unsightly bulges? Discover right away one of the best exercises to target the oblique muscles nestled on the side of the waist. To strengthen your abs, this is exactly what you needed.

Lie on your back, extend your arms above your head and open your legs. The idea is that your body forms an X on the floor.

Stand up and touch your left foot with your right hand.

Return to the starting position.

Do the same thing, but with the opposite arm and foot.

Perform 10 to 15 repetitions on each side.

Scissor exercise

Timeless and still popular, the famous scissor footwork is renowned for balancing the abdominal muscles and for engaging the abdominals, particularly the lower part.

Lie on your back. Place your arms alongside your body, palms facing the floor.

Raise your legs a few centimeters, keeping them straight.

Then move your right leg to the left and vice versa, crossing your feet.

Perform 10 and 15 repetitions.

See, it wasn't that complicated, was it? Come on, we're counting on you to establish this physical routine in your daily life... And, trust us, in a few weeks, you'll say thank you!