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I want to get rid of my lower belly pooch. How do I work the lower abs?
Many people still think their abs are divided into lower and upper sections. This isn't true. Your rectus abdominis is actua
lly one long muscle that travels from your lower chest to your pelvis so any exercise you do works the entire muscle.
That isn't to say that reverse crunches (or other exercises that target the 'l
ower' abs) are useless. It's a good idea to do a variety of exercises, but don't expect to do 'lower' ab exercises to get rid of a lower belly pooch. Remember--the only way to do that is to reduce you
r body fat.
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Crunch - Lying on your back and knees bent; lift your shoulders off the floor. The emphasis is on moving the ribs towards the hips.
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Ab exercise with the ball - The stability ball is an effective training device for the abs and lower back. Due to the curve of the exercise ball, the lower abdominal muscles get trained better on acco
unt of the greater range of motion.
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Reverse Curl - Lying on your back, bend your knees towards the chest. Keep the hips on the floor. Contract your abdominal muscles at the same time. Your lower abdominal exercise program must include r
everse curls.
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How to Work Your Abs
You can effectively work your abs with 3 non-consecutive workouts a week
Do 2-3 sets of 12-16 reps of each exercise.?If that's too easy, make sure you're doing each exercis
e correctly and using perfect form. You can add a dumbbell or plate to crunches to add difficulty.
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How often should I work my abs?
Your abs are no different than the rest of your muscles. You wouldn't work your shoulders every day and, similarly, you shouldn't work your abs every day either. You
r body needs recovery time In order to grow stronger and change.
Work your abs 2-3 non-consecutive days a week, taking care to target all your ab muscles:
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