More Lower Abdominal Exercises

I'll explain again, as I did on Lower Abdominal Exercises Page 1 that any exercise for the abs is also an exercise for the lower abs.

It is not physiologically possible to isolate one part of a single muscle and though the abs appear to be divided, it is in fact, one muscle.

Though many well-known authors (and some that I respect) claim that there are specific lower ab exercises, I'm afraid they are out to lunch.

However, the following so-called 'lower abdominal exercises' are respectable workouts for the abs and mid-section in general...so don't be shy to try them as variations for your routine.

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Twisting Leg Raise

Lower abdominal exercises.

Lie on the floor and place your hands under your butt with your palms facing down.

Keep your legs straight and your knees locked while you twist your hips slightly to the right and then raise your legs at a slight angle to the right until they are vertical above your hips.

Return to the starting paosition and exhale. Do the prescribed number of reps on the right angle and then change the angle of your hips to the left side and repeat the same number of reps.

Incline Twisting Leg Raise

Lower abdominal exercises.

Position a sit-up board on a 25-30 degree angle and lie on the board with your head at the top.

Use your hands to hold yourself in a stationary position. With your legs locked straight, twist your hips slightly to the right and raise your legs at a slight angle to the right until they are vertical above your hips.

Lower your legs until they are about three inches off the board and exhale.

Do the prescribed nmumber of reps on the right angle and then change the angle of your hips to the left side and repeat.

Seated Incline Twisting Leg Raise

Lower abdominal exercises.

Position a sit-up board on a 25-30 degree angle. Sit down on the board with your back to the high side with your legs straight out in front of you resting on the board.

Place your hands behind your butt and grasp the outer side of the board for support. Twist your hips slightly to the right and raise your legs at a slight angle to the right until your body is at about a 45 degree angle (legs vertical).

Lower your legs until they are about three inches off the board and exhale.

Do the prscribed number of reps on the right side and then change the angle of your hips to the left sid and repeat the same number of reps.

Flat Bench Twisting Leg Raise

Lower abdominal exercises.

Lie on a flat bench with your legs off the end of the bench. Place your hands under your butt with your palms facing down.

With your legs locked straight, twist your hips slightly to the right. Inhale and raise your legs until they are vertical above your hips.

Lower your legs until they are about three inches off the floor and exhale.

Do the prescribed number of reps on the right side and then change the angle of your hips to the left side and repeat the same number of reps.

Seated Flat Bench Twisting Leg Raise

Lower abdominal exercises.

Sit down on the end of a flat bench with your legs straight out in front of you. Place your hands behind your butt and grasp the outer sides of the bench for support.

With your legs locked straight, twist your hips slightly to the right and raise your legs at a slight angle to the right until they are at about 45 degrees with your upper body.

Lower your legs until they are about three inches off the floor and exhale.

Do the prescribed number of reps on the right angle and then change the angle of your hips to the left side and repeat the same number of reps.

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