Exercises for the Lower Stomach to Do At Home

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.

Also, don’t think you can do exercises to lower fat on that specific area. This is called spot toning, and is nothing but a perpetuated myth.

The percentage of fat you store on the lower stomach is determined by your genes. There are people who tend to store more fat in this area that others, that have fat well distributed in all parts of the body.

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

Reverse Crunches

This is an exercise targeting the lower abs. In order to make the most out of it, you’ll need to work on a perfect performance. I also recommend using an exercise mat to help relieve some of the stress on the lower back.

Lie on your back on the floor and take your legs up, so they are perpendicular to the ground. Bent a little your knees and cross the legs at the point of the ankles.

Rest your arms on the floor on your sides.

With the shoulders relaxed, rest your head on the ground, keeping your back straight, now lift your hips of the floor, and push them upwards.

Hold, hold, hold now slowly bring yourself to the initial position.

Office Leg Lifts

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.

Sit on your chair, so that your back is flat against the back of the chair.

Put your hands on the desk and lift your legs off the ground, hold the contraction for 10 seconds.

Slowly and with muscle control, take your legs back the floor.

Repeat as long as you like, but try not to overdo it though. Gradually increase your repetitions to keep strengthening your lower abs.

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