8 Exercises to Sculpt your Lower Abs
The well – known traditional core exercises are great for sculpting the upper abdomen, but they barely touch the lower abdominal muscles, making toning this area a challenge for most of us.
The key to success of the lower abdomen is the legs and the brain, since the lower abdomen is used whenever the legs are moved and they are associated with the hip flexors.
1- Plank swings
You have to do 10-15 forward and backward movements, counting forward and backward planks as 1 o for 30 seconds.
2- Jump Planks
You have to do 30-45 seconds or 10-15 repetitions.
3- Mountain climber
You have to do 10-15 reps.
4- Army Drag
You have to do 3-5 times, counting back and forth as one full rep.
5- Plank push-ups
You need to do 10-15 reps.
6- Sit-ups with elevated legs
You need to do 15-20 reps.
7- X crunches
You have to do 24-30 repetitions, alternating each time ( 12-15 on each side ).
8- Scissor crunches
You need to do 12-15 per side, completing everything on one side before switching to the other.
