Sit ups only help my upper abs...anybody know have to flatten my lower ones?

Answer 1

Situps and crunches or any exercise for that matter do absolutely nothing to metabolize fat in that area.
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Good exercises for the lower abs are hanging leg raises,lying leg lifts and trunk twists(which also target the obliques and intercoastals).Adding these exercises as well as side bends can help you target all of the area.Diet is the only thing that can reduce fat there.Proven medical fact.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

My ideas? Try to do 200 minutes of cardio a week. Remember fat does not turn into muscle, so you need to lose your fat while putting on muscle. Work hard, but don't over 60 minutes at a time. Do planks and other abs exercises on alternate days.

On training days, do 5-10 minutes of cardio to warm up, then do your weight training. Do 30 to 60 minutes more of cardio, then go home.

The best time to eat is just after your workout within an hour when your metabolism is raging. For your muscles, incorporate some isolated soy protein or whey protein. Whey is more potent but the soy tastes better!

Don't look at your scale as the be all and end all, but get a measuring tape to check your progress, and that will show more tangible results.

Read magazines like Shape, Womens Fitness, Fitness, etc to get tips and to stay motivated.

Good luck and stick at it. This plan has lost me 20 lbs in 12 weeks so far, just go for it!

Answer 4

Try laying on your back and lifting both legs staight up at a 45 degree angle with your arms on your sides. It'll hurt, but that should hit your target zone. Hold your legs there 20 seconds at a time, then stop and do it again. About 10 times a day!

Answer 5

A common mistake people make is by only doing regular crunches or sit ups, which focus mainly on the upper abdominals. In order to give your full abdominals a proper workout I highly recommend doing crunches, hanging leg raises, russian twists, and side crunches to develop a perfect abdomen. This might come in handy : http://www.ediets.com/news/article.cfm/2/cmi_790812

Answer 6

Try vacuums. Blow out all your air and suck your gut in as hard as you can and hold it for a count of 20-30 seconds. Repeat 25-30 times. You can do this daily. This WILL flatten your stomach.

Answer 7

There is an exercise called the plank. Lay on your front side, using your fore arms and toes. Tighten your abs and keep your back straight. I love this exercise! It's hard at first, but it works all your core muscles.

Answer 8

Hanging leg raises.

Answer 9

There are two types of crunches you can do. One focuses on the upper and the other focuses on the lower abs.

Answer 10

leg raises, hanging leg raises, russian twists, side bends and vacuum (reverse crunches)