Getting your abs to become flat and developing those six-pack abs to die for are probably the toughest things to do when you are working on them. The more intense the workouts on the abs, the better are your chances for achieving these goals. Grueling abs workouts tend to show the desired results faster, and toughening up your lower abs can really help you to develop a strong core that can protect your body.
The lower abs is an important part of the core and strengthening them can help you stay strong. Of course, you should ensure that all parts of the core are targeted in your workouts; one-sided development is never any good.
If you want to work your lower abs sufficiently, your lower ab exercises should consist of mostly leg movements. The results of the workout depend on the kind of exercises that you are doing and the three exercises given below should be effective in helping you to reach your goal as quickly as possible.
* Knee Tucks With A Stability Ball – To do these lower ab exercises, you need to assume the push up position with your hands on the ground and your shins resting on a stability or workout ball. Draw your legs in towards your body – your derriere should be up in the air now. Perform one more rep. Your movement should be controlled and deliberate so that you don’t injure yourself. If you try to do this rapidly, there is a chance that you lose your balance and come crashing down, so you need to be careful.
* Hanging Leg Raises – These lower ab exercises involve hanging from a pull up bar, and lifting your legs slowly to a vertical position. You may find this tough to do initially, so you may have to settle for raising your knees to a vertical position. With increasing practice, you will find it easy to master the vertical leg lifts required for getting the full benefits. These exercises use the weight of your legs to work on your lower abs and strengthen them.
* Leg Thrusts On A Decline Bench – Lie on a decline bench in such a way that your head is at a higher level than your leg. Use your hands to hold on to the bench and raise your legs up vertically. Now thrust upwards in a controlled manner. Bring your legs down and return to your initial position so you can do one rep.
These three lower ab exercises should ensure rock hard abs in no time at all!