The Killer Lower Ab Workout

Abs Built in the Gym

This is a great lower ab workout that will turn your lower abs into tight bands of steel. You probably already know this, but in case you’re blissfully unaware, the best lower ab workout in the world won’t do Jack Squat to give you the 6 or 8-pack abs of your dreams unless the belly fat’s gone first. That’s right, the ab workout will give you an awesome set of lower abs, but if there’s a 3” slab of blubber over the top, the whale coat’s all anyone’s ever gonna see. Abs built in the gym, exposed in the kitchen, ya know….

That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t work on your abs if you are still carrying some extra fat.  On the contrary, if you do want to have an 8-pack to be proud of, you’ll have to build up you abdominal muscles so that once your fat disappears, you have something great to show off.

Here is a great lower ab workout to really develop those lower sections of your abdominal area. It’s fast, which is important if your schedule isn’t full of free time. It will work, but it will also hurt, so gut it out and get to work.

NOTE: It is essential that you do any ab exercises properly to avoid possible lower back problems. Proper form is extremely important.

Do 3 sets with 20 – 40 reps of the following movements. Do a superset progression, i.e. start with the first exercise (perform it the recommended number of repetitions), then go to the second, and then the third. After you’ve completed all three, rest for 45 seconds to 1 minute, then start the superset over again. After 3 supersets you should be suitably drained. Remember to keep your body core tight at all times during these lower ab exercises:

Lying Leg Extensions

Lay on your back with your hands under your butt and your feet together on the floor. Pull your feet back toward your butt, then slowly extend them straight out, about 6” – 8” off the floor.

Lying Leg Raises / Spreads

Lie on your back with your hands below your butt as above. Your legs should be extended straight out, with your feet together on the floor. Lift your feet up about 6” off the floor. Count to 3, then spread your legs so that your feet are about 24” apart. Count to 3, then move your feet back until they are touching again, and lower your feet to the floor.

Hanging Leg Raises