Nov 22 2009
5 Key Points to Help Tighten Lower Abs
Everyone is looking for ways to tighten lower abs. It is probably one of the hardest (if not THE hardest) muscle groups to get to. If you have those beer bellies or muffin tops, you most certainly know what I’m talking about.
The rarely known truth about six pack abs: it is difficult to zero in on your lower abs. I, myself, had a tough time with it. I was so stressed all the time, which, as it turned out, didn’t help at all because this hormone cortisol released by the body every time you’re stressed out played a big role in the accumulation of belly fat. It’s stressing me out just imagining it.
You’re most likely asking how you can tighten lower abs. LOSING OVERALL BODY WEIGHT is the best and most basic step you can take to get your lower abs in shape. That should be your primary objective here.
Of course, targeted abs exercises alone won’t do it for you so you have to do well-rounded workouts, too. After you’ve gotten rid of excess body fat, everything else will soon follow.
If you know what your total body fat percentage is, you’ll know how much fat you’ll need to burn in the process. You know what people say – knowledge is power.
Developing healthy ‘flat stomach’ eating practices can also help tighten lower abs. Just by cutting out unnecessary junk, like overly processed foods, alcohol, and food high in unhealthy fats and sugars, you can enjoy a beneficially healthful diet. Instead, load up on fresh fruits, whole grains, high-proteins, and vegetables, and prepare them in any way you want.
COMMITTING TO A FULL BODY WORKOUT ROUTINE will most certainly work to your advantage.
Start off with cardiovascular exercises 3 times a week and work your way up to 5. Feel free to do a variety of exercises so it doesn’t feel repetitive. One day you can head out and run a few miles, in two days you can do some laps in the pool.
If you want to tighten lower abs, you have to get your entire body moving and your blood pumping. With high spirits and endorphins swimming in your blood stream, there’s really no stopping you from getting the body of your dreams.
EXECUTING BOTH LOWER AND WIDE-RANGE AB EXERCISES will ensure an effective abdominal routine. There are quite a few options to choose from, but here are some exercises for lower abs that you can check out:
- Exercise Ball Ab Crunches
- Reverse Abdominal Leg Crunches
- Hanging Leg Raises
STAYING MOTIVATED AND FOLLOWING THROUGH is crucial, especially when things start to feel repetitive and bland. Involving friends and family members can get you that extra support you need to follow through, even after you’ve attained ripped lower abs.
Don’t forget to implement these five key points in your program and you’ll tighten lower abs fast.