best exercise for lower abs? - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

andyparry123 · 27-02-2006, 11:01 PM

after some opinions on what is best for toning lower part of the abdomen/ pulling it in. starting to see some results to the top half but the bottom is still sticky outey!

Stu · 28-02-2006, 12:44 AM

the abs is all one muscle, it contracts as a whole so you cant really target specific parts. The reason the tops of the abs are more visible than the bottom ones is due to the distribution of bodyfat.

Mikey · 01-03-2006, 11:54 AM

I have the same problem! Just working hard to get the fat off is the best way I would think (hope!)...

Ironman · 01-03-2006, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Stu

the abs is all one muscle, it contracts as a whole so you cant really target specific parts. The reason the tops of the abs are more visible than the bottom ones is due to the distribution of bodyfat.

This is not entirely true imo - your abs do contract as a whole but you can put more emphisis on upper or lower.
You can target the lower abs by doing exersices such as leg raises, hanging leg raises etc. My lower abs kill when I do these.
You can even target the left or the right side of your abs if you wanted.

andyparry123 · 01-03-2006, 12:27 PM

well i am cutting at the moment so hopefully the fat at the bottom will go, in the meantime i will do (more) leg raises (cheers i/m):beer1:

Magic Torch · 01-03-2006, 12:57 PM

Yeah leg raises with a light dumbell between them I use the dip bars. Or sat on the edge of a bench with legs hanging over freely, put a light DB in between and lie back, then crunch your knees to your belly while lifting your upperbody like a sit up. This does my abs well and also helps my lower abs in the process. Get them showin for the summer mate!

AussieMarc · 01-03-2006, 03:27 PM

Agreed with Stu, the 6 pack you see is one muscle, all joined in the middle. You switch one on and they all switch on. Although your abs are made up of 2 muscles - the transverse abs and the rectus abs.

gym_addict · 24-03-2006, 07:43 PM

Reverse crunches with a medecine ball between the legs are good for hitting the lower portion of your abdominal wall as are, hanging leg raises with a medecine ball between the knees or legs and leg raises again with a medecine ball belween them.

Main thing is finding what works best for you though as whats good for me might be no good for you. All down to the individual remember that ok. no such thing as a one size fits all in bodybuilding.
Happy Training mate

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andyparry123 Pagga Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: royal huyton on sea Posts: 299	well i am cutting at the moment so hopefully the fat at the bottom will go, in the meantime i will do (more) leg raises (cheers i/m):beer1: __________________ I pity the fool who try to beat me! I cant and I wont be beat sucker!

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Magic Torch UK-M Swimsuit model Join Date: May 2005 Location: Essex Posts: 5,175 Blog Entries: 5	Yeah leg raises with a light dumbell between them I use the dip bars. Or sat on the edge of a bench with legs hanging over freely, put a light DB in between and lie back, then crunch your knees to your belly while lifting your upperbody like a sit up. This does my abs well and also helps my lower abs in the process. Get them showin for the summer mate! __________________ intentionally blank

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AussieMarc UK-M's Token Aussie Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: QLD, Australia Posts: 1,492	Agreed with Stu, the 6 pack you see is one muscle, all joined in the middle. You switch one on and they all switch on. Although your abs are made up of 2 muscles - the transverse abs and the rectus abs. __________________ - Marc To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Mikey Newbie Trainer Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 47	I have the same problem! Just working hard to get the fat off is the best way I would think (hope!)...

24-03-2006, 07:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
gym_addict Gym Rat Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South East UK Posts: 7	Reverse crunches with a medecine ball between the legs are good for hitting the lower portion of your abdominal wall as are, hanging leg raises with a medecine ball between the knees or legs and leg raises again with a medecine ball belween them. Main thing is finding what works best for you though as whats good for me might be no good for you. All down to the individual remember that ok. no such thing as a one size fits all in bodybuilding. Happy Training mate