Lower abs are one of the numerous areas where the body stores fats and this may be a reason why many people find it difficult to reduce the bulge around this area. I realized that there are various workout processes to be undertaken in addition to a healthy diet in order to reduce the fatty deposits. I also found out that it is important to include these exercise in my daily exercise program in order to get the best results.
These exercises proved difficult at first as they required more concentration and muscle control than other exercises and I had to struggle so hard to avoid using other muscles such as hip flexors and lower back muscles. The basic tip I figured out is to go easy the first few days of the exercise by avoiding exercises that are too difficult for my ability level. The advantage of this is to avoid using wrong muscles and straining some parts of my body such as the lower back. Performing the exercises slowly and in a controlled way increased my chance for an effective result and reduced erratic and jerky movements.
Some of the lower abs workout included the transverse abdominis where I had to pull my belly button towards my spine. I usually lie face down on the floor to enable me feel if am using the correct muscles or get on my hands and knees to make me fell my belly button being pulled in. The next step I take is to pull my belly button in as much as I can and only using my lower abdominal muscles. I then hold the contraction until I feel my muscles contracting. I repeat this exercise up to 10 times daily and the easier it becomes the longer I hold each contraction.
The other work out process I do is the abdominal leg lowering where I use move my leg to increase the demand on my lower abdomen. It involves lying with my back on the floor with my knees bent and my feet flat on the ground and my lower abdomen tight and back flat at all times.The exercise comes with various levels. One involves single leg lowering with one leg, one with single leg lowering but with a straight leg, the other involves double leg lowering with bent legs and the last with double leg lowering with straight legs. While doing this remember that when the back start to arch while lowering the leg is an indication that lower abdominal muscles are not ready to sustain this exercise in that position and one should stop the exercises if the tightness around the abdominal muscles is no longer felt.
I also used some of the available tips to ensure that I get the best result. The best ones include selecting quality over quantity as this prevents me from selecting the wrong muscles to make the exercise easier. The other is to breathe as much as I can with inhaling when the muscles are stretching and exhaling when the muscles are tightening. Endurance is also an important tip that I use to get the best results.
