Lower Abs Exercises
February 25, 2009
Our lower abdomen is an important part of our body, and we should never neglect it when we are exercising. Lower abs workouts are important to maintain our core strength, decreasing the risk of back injuries, increasing our balance, and improving our upper body strength.
Many people think that crunches and sit-ups are the only exercise they need to worry about. However, the truth is that it’s important to include several different types of exercise in a lower abs workout.
Strengthen your Transverse Abdominus Muscle
One lower abs workout you can do anywhere, including in the car while you drive to work, is to strengthen your Transverse Abdominus muscle. All you have to do is suck in your stomach as far as it’ll go. Hold it in this position for 10 seconds and then relax. Keep repeating the contraction and relaxation 10 times. Gradually increase the number of contractions and the amount of time you keep the muscle contracted, until you can keep your gut sucked in for a full minute.
Strengthen Your Lower Back
This lower abs workout is designed to strengthen your lower back and core. Lay on your back on the floor. Your knees should be bent and your feet should be flat on the floor. Press your pelvis downward so that your spine is fully pressed against the floor; hold this position for 10 seconds, allow yourself to relax.
Repeat this ten times, each day you should add one more second to the amount of time you are pressing your spine into the floor. Eventually you should be able to hold this position for 30 seconds. While you are performing this lower abs workout you should take deep regular breaths through your mouth.
Develop Your Core Strength
The plank is a lower abs workout that is designed to improve your overall core strength. You start this lower abs workout by laying flat on your back; your elbows should be parallel with your shoulders and your hands next to your head. Bracing your weight on your elbows you are going to lift your shoulders as far off the ground as possible. Hold the position for as long as you can before you gradually lower yourself back to the ground. Repeat this exercise three times.
Things to Remember
There are several things that you need to remember when you are doing a lower abs workout. Drinking plenty of water is an important part of every workout routine, keeping your body relaxed is the best way to make sure you don’t injure yourself during your lower abs workout. Never push yourself farther then your body can safely handle
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