Lower Abdominal Exercise Tips
For A Rock-Hard Mid Section!

When it comes to lower abdominal exercise many people get hung-up wondering exactly what exercise will work best to develop chiseled abs. From sit-ups to crunches, gym rats everywhere seem to be intent on proving just how ineffective abdominal exercise alone can be.

The truth is that no matter how you train your abdominals, you will not uncover a stunning six-pack until you take the time to remove the body fat that is covering your abs.

Many people seem to have a hard time putting together a lower abdominal workout that effectively trains all of the muscles of the lower stomach. The lower abdominal exercise tips contained in this article will help you gain a better understanding of the muscles that make up the lower abdomen and how you can create your own lower ab training workout that will all but guarantee impressive results!

In order to help you create a more effective lower abdominal workout, it is important that you have a basic understanding of the muscles that make up the lower abdominal area. There are two muscles that make up the lower abdominals, the bottom part of the Rectus Abdominis and the Transverse Abdominis.

  The Rectus Abdominis runs vertically and is responsible for pulling the front of the pelvis and hips up towards the belly button.

  The Transverse Abdominis runs horizontally under the Rectus Abdominis and is responsible for pulling the belly button inward (towards the spine).

Together, these muscles work in conjunction to help stabilize your upper body and spine.  As you can see from the illustrations, the muscles of the lower abdomen are part of a complex system of core stabilizer muscles.

In order to properly target your lower abs, you will need to pay close attention to how you are performing each exercise.

"It's important to note that when performed incorrectly, even the very best lower abdominal exercise will result in the use of additional muscle groups such as the hip flexors and lower back muscles."

The incorporation of these other muscle groups will not help the development of your lower abdominals.

Listed below are a few lower abdominal exercise tips to help you get the most from your workouts:

• Do not attempt to perform any lower abdominal exercise that is too difficult for you to perform! Everybody has to start somewhere and beginning with exercises that you can't perform with strict form is a sure-fire way to cause an unwanted injury. 

• Perform lower abdominal exercises in a slow and controlled manner. Always pay close attention to your form when training your lower abdominals. This will help to ensure that you are properly isolating your lower abdominal muscles. 

• You should feel your lower abdominal muscles working more than any other muscles in your body. This means that you should not feel the muscles of your hips, back or legs while performing your lower abdominal exercises. 

When I work with clients who desire chiseled sixpack abs, the first question that typically comes up is "What is the best exercise for lower abs muscles?"

The Best Lower Abdominal Exercises

1. Reverse Crunch
2. V-Ups
3. Bicycle Crunch

These are the top three exercises that I recommend to my clients for lower abdominal toning and strengthening. Stick to these basic movements and concentrate on performing each exercise with strict form. Make sure to pay close attention to your diet and incorporate regular cardiovascular exercise into your fitness routine.

As you progress in your lower abdominal training, your muscles will strengthen. Once this happens, make sure to add in a more advanced lower abdominal exercise or two. Soon your confidence will increase, and you'll finally begin to see those lower abdominal muscles!