Does anyone else know a good abdomen excersize for my lower abs?

Question

The upper part of my abdomen is totally toned, but the part where my belly button is less toned. I need my abs to be totally toned.

Sit ups are really not working.

Answer 1

ok look here is a great work out that you can follow.... it works all of your abs... it has most of the excercises that i do.... try it out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xPtQqXUB14&search=abs

Answer 2

Situps generally work the upper and middle abdominals. There are several exercises you can do. Here is a couple I do.

Reverse crunch - Get into sit-up position with knees bent. Raise your knees toward your chest and pause for about a second. Then lower your feet just above ground. Repeat. Do about 15-20 reps. I personally do 2 sets. If this becomes easy, you should add a ball to hold between your legs..for example, a medicine ball or even a basketball may work. Sometimes, I use a weight plate.

Leg lift - Lay on your back. Raise both legs together and lift them until they are perpendicular to the rest of your body in the air. Then lower. Repeat. I do this exercise from time to time. However, do not attempt this exercise if you have had lower back problems in the past. It puts a little more strain on your lumbar (lower back region). Do about 15 reps.

Pelvic tilt - Get into situp position. Raise your pelvic region up until you back is slightly arched. Lower until your butt is back on the ground. I find it works the lower abs and buttock region. I do about 20 reps.

Btw, cardio exercise is essential for any toning of the abdominal region. You should probably do cardio about 5-6 times a week. The above exercises will help you muscularly..but you need to shed the fat to see it.

These exercises have worked for me...I mean I can do 60+ situps in 1 minute now. Good luck.

Answer 3

Lay on your back, feet together. Grab onto a persons ankles, or a very heavy piece of furniture for support. Lift your legs straight up into the air, (feet together), and lower them without touching the ground. Swing them to the left, and to the right. This is a very hard exercise, but works well. I learned it in Tae Kwon Do.

Answer 4

1. Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor in front of you. Lie on an exercise mat rather than a hard floor to prevent back strain. (Image 1)

2. Position your feet as wide as your hips. (Image 2)

3. Place your hands behind your head so that your thumbs are tucked behind your ears.

4. Hold your elbows slightly out to the sides and keep your chin pointing upward. (Image 3)

5. Curl up and forward so that your head, neck and shoulder blades lift off the floor. Make sure you're not pulling your head forward with your hands. If your chin is making contact with your chest, the abdominal muscles aren't being used in the exercise.

6. Pause for a moment. Lift your head up enough so that your middle and lower back stay on the floor. Squeeze your abdominals as you pause. (Image 4)

7. Slowly lower your head, neck and shoulder blades to starting position.

8. Keep your knees bent, your feet in the same position and your back straight throughout the entire exercise.

Tips:
For a more difficult crunch, do the exercise starting with your knees bent roughly at right angles and your feet lifted off the floor 2 or 3 inches. Cross your feet at the ankles for stability. Doing the crunch this way puts more pressure on the abdominals.

For an easier exercise, fold your arms across your chest with each hand resting palm down on the opposite shoulder. Pay special attention to your neck since your hands are not supporting the back of your head. (This method also prevents "cheating" for those tempted to use the larger shoulder carriage muscles in the "hands-behind-head" method.)

For a more advanced crunch, hold lightweight plates (1 to 10 lbs.) on your chest or hold the plate behind your head as you support your head.

Crunch with a twist by curling up one elbow (or side) slightly above the other elbow. This works the obliques - the side muscles of your abdomen.

Do two to three sets of 15 to 20 repetitions once a day. You should see results in 4 to 6 weeks.

There are multiple variations of the abdominal crunch, including pull-down and cross-knee crunches - see Related Sites for details.

Lying on an exercise mat rather than a hard floor helps prevent back strain.

Despite what you may think, commercialized abdominal machines/rollers are not enough to get you solid abs. A "six-pack" results from not only crunches, but also consistent aerobic and fat-reducing exercise (such as running), as well as eating a low-fat diet.

Once your abs are a little stronger, look into ab video workouts and ab machines. They will introduce more advanced exercises and add definition to your stomach.


Warnings:
Avoid using your hands to pull up your head. This can cause serious damage to the neck and spinal cord regions.

One clear sign of improper technique is touching your elbows together when doing the exercise.

If you have any condition that would impair or limit your ability to engage in physical activity, please consult a physician before attempting this activity. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.

Answer 5

Lay on your back, bend your knees like your going to do a sit up, kind of put your hands under your butt, instead of lifting your upper body off the ground, lift your legs up, hold, then back down... you will definatly feel this on your lower stomach.

Answer 6

Leg lifts are the best. You can do them to different ways. At the gym they have a machine you can hold yourself up with your arms and has a support on the back. You can also lay flat on your back, put your hands under your butt or lower back and lift your legs.

Answer 7

Situps & crunches, at least that is what they tell me at the fitness place.Get some 5 lb weights, they will help too.Lay on your back & do bicycles and hold your stomach in tight, I would start doing 10 reps, it might take awhile but it will help you.It has helped me.

Answer 8

yes go to Jenny Craig or Bally Toatal Fitneses

Answer 9

hey try menshealth.com here u can find many exercises n diet for ur abs

Answer 10

laying flat on the floor and lifting your legs up and down slowly