Lower Stomach Exercises

While most people tend to focus on doing crunches, they only work the upper area of the stomach.  Working the lower stomach is equally important as the muscles in the area will help us look slimmer.  In order to see results with lower stomach exercises, you must also work on lowering your fat levels. You can do repetition after repetition, but without a good meal plan and cardio exercises, you will never get to see those nicely developed muscles.

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.

Well, now let’s get to the best lower stomach exercises to work the lower abs:

Reverse 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.

  1. Lie on your back and lift your legs so they are perpendicular to the floor, with your knees bent a little and legs crossed at the ankles.

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

  3. 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.

  4. Hold the position, and with total control go back to the starting 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.

  1. Grab a chair and sit keeping your back flat against the back the chair.

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

  3. Slowly –and again- with control. Put them back on the floor. 

  4. Repeat as many times as you want, but don’t overdo it.  It is better if you increase the repetitions gradually.