Lower
Abdominal Exercise For The Complete Six-Pack
" Lower Abdominal
Exercise: Know The Basics!"
The
anatomy of the abdominals is such that the lower abs section, which
lies under the navel, is attached with the upper abs and the oblique
muscles. The lower abdominals does not exist alone.
By just
training the lower abs and neglecting the upper abs and oblique is not
possible but nonetheless, we can try to perform stomach exercises that
really targets the lower abs. Before going into the lower abdominal
exercises, let understand the function of the abs.
By flexing
the upper abdominals, your ribs will tend to move towards your pelvis.
Just imagine the basic abdominal crunches where you lie down flat on
the ground. When the shoulders are lifted off the floor, the action is
started by the upper abs.
In lower abdominal exercise; the
flexion of lower abdominal muscles will draw the pelvis towards the
ribs. For example, in the reverse abdominal crunches, when the legs and
butt is raised off the ground, the lower abdominal muscles execute the
action.
The
key to a flat stomach, which includes a lean lower abs, lies in aerobic
exercises and dieting. Here some stomach exercises to help you get a
flat stomach in no time!
How to break through the fat loss plateau?
Sometimes
we do not like changes. Humans tend to stick to a single thing that
they feel most comfortable with. This can be related to exercise too.
There are some people that perform the same exercise over and over
again. This approach does not work because when your muscles adapts to
the workout, the workout would not be effective at all.
For
example, if you use the stepper or the Stairmaster 3 times a week, your
body will gradually burn less calories each session if the speed,
intensity level and time done is the same. To get some good results,
you need to adjust one of the 3 factors.
Not only the muscles
will adapt to the exercise, doing the same exercise routine over and
over again is very boring and you will hit your workout plateau. This
applies to lower abdominal exercises too.
You have got to mix
things around in your exercise routine. Be creative! Instead of 30
minutes on the stepper each time, use the treadmill or elliptical
trainer instead. You can also go out doors and play sports or go
swimming.
Can you see the connection here with lower
abdominals? Well, the point is that by changing your workout routine
now and then, you can really stimulate fat loss, which in return make
your lower abs leaner and more evident. Do not fall in to the trap of
doing hundreds of crunches and hoping for a lean defined six-pack. Go
for the whole package and loss body fat entirely.
Lower abdominal Exercise For Your
Six-Pack!
Lower Abdominal Exercise 1: Plank
The
plank exercise works the abdominals as well as the lower back muscles.
First, get on an exercise matt on all fours, with your elbowson the
matt directly below your shoulders. Extendyour legs back as far as you
can, and keep the toes on thefloor.
Raise the hips up and hold
yourself in this 'plank position' with your back completely flat. Your
whole body will be elevated except your toes and forearms. Do not
forget to flex your abs, butt and thighs hard! This is a fantastic
exercise for the hips, thighs and abdominal muscles. Do not hold your
breath. Try holding the position for at least 30 seconds.
Lower Abdominal Exercise 2: Reverse
Crunches
This
exercise works the lower abdominal muscles. To execute this exercise,
Lay on your back on a matt or a bench. Lift your legs straight up in
the air. Exhale, as you bend your knees while curling your lower body
to your chest. Keep your abs flexed throughout the motion and then
lower your legs slowly back into position. Do about 20 to 30 reps.
Lower Abdominal Exercise 3: Lying Scissors
This
exercise works the lower abdominals. Lie on your back on an exercise
matt with your palms on the mat under your lower back and your legs
outstretched. Breath out as you raise your legs up in the air one at a
time with a small bend in them. Inhale as you lower your legs back down
to the matt. Do about 20-30 reps. There you go. Include these fantastic
exercises in your workout program, stick with it and
you will see some excellent results soon! Remember to go on a healthy
diet plan and cardio for optimum results.