Lower Ab Exercises: How to Tone Your Abdominals

The abdomen is made up of a number of muscles and muscle groups, each with its own role. The muscles of the lower abdomen have been called the hardest to develop and shape.

Because of this there are a number of specialized lower ab exercises to help people get the sexiest, strongest abs that they can. Many lower abdominal exercises have been created specially by experts in fitness for the development of a great six pack.

Of course, if you just use lower abdominal exercises by themselves, you won’t see a huge difference. You’ll also need a healthy lifestyle, the right diet, and to exercise other muscles as well.

If you can, try using lower abdominal exercises in addition to other activities, including cycling, swimming, jogging, or just taking a walk. Here are some of the most powerful, effective exercises that you can use on your lower abdominal muscles.


Side Crunches – This is a lower abdominal exercise you can do by first lying down on your back. Then, bend your knees and twist your waist, so that your legs lie one on top of the other, to one side of your body.

Make sure that your shoulder blades lie flat and evenly on the ground. Once you’ve got the right position, breathe out, then lift the upper part of your body off of the floor.

This will cause the oblique abdominal muscles to contract. For the best results, do this exercise focusing on alternate sides of the body, so that development of the lower abdominals is symmetrical.

Reverse Crunches – This is another popular lower abdominal exercise. Start out by lying on your back on a firm surface like the floor. Then, put your hands at your sides and raise your legs directly upwards.

Bend your knees, and exhale. Then, curl up the lower part of your body, moving towards the chest. Inhale, allowing your legs to return to where they started. This lower abdominal exercise squeezes the abdomen. To get the best results, repeat this exercise multiple times.

Lying Scissors – Once again, start the exercise by lying down on your back. Make sure that your palms are against the floor under your lower back.

Then, stretch out your legs and raise them alternately, exhaling as you do. Make sure that there’s a slight bend at the knee. As you lower your legs, inhale. Repeating this exercise can help tone the lower abdomen.

One of the great things about the lower abdominal exercises mentioned here is that you can do them even at home. There’s no special equipment required to get a great workout.

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