Abdominal Exercises For The Bottom Of The Stomach Below The Waist

The area of your stomach below your belly button is sometimes referred to as the lower abs. Certain core exercises target the lower abs by requiring you to pull in the lower abs. The concept of pulling in your abs simply describes the movement of an abdominal contraction, which is done by bringing your belly button toward your spine.

Knee Raise on a Core Ball

The knee raise performed on a core ball is a recommended exercise for the lower abs in Jeanine Detz's "Ultimate Core Ball Workout" book. A core ball is also called a stability or Swiss ball. The knee raise exercise is done by sitting up straight on a core ball with your knees bent and your feet hip-width apart on the floor. Your arms are held extended at your sides at shoulder level with your palms facing down. Tuck your pelvis so your back is flat and pull in your abs. Then, raise your right foot a few inches off the floor. Put your right foot back on the ground and then raise your left knee.

Abdominal Barbell Rollouts

The abdominal barbell rollouts exercise uses a barbell to work your lower abs and back. The muscles of your abs and back stabilize your spine while you hold onto a barbell and roll it forward, dropping your torso toward the floor and then returning to the starting position. Holding your back flat while supporting your upper body on a moving object uses ab strength. Begin by kneeling on the floor and placing your hands shoulder-width apart on a barbell. Then, roll the barbell forward and lower your body until your arms are extended straight over your head and your torso is an inch from the floor. Roll the barbell back toward your legs until the barbell is below your chest with your arms straight. You can make this exercise more challenging by lifting your knees off the floor and supporting yourself on your toes instead.

Scissors with a Core Ball

The scissors exercise uses your lower abs to keep your back on the floor while your legs and shoulders are in the air. Your arms hold a core ball for extra weight. To perform the scissors with a core ball exercise, lie face up on the floor with your legs straight and your arms over your head. The arms hold a core ball between your hands with the arms straight. This puts your biceps next to your ears. Before lifting your body, pull in your abs and push your low back into the floor. Then, raise your head and shoulders toward the ceiling. Lift your right leg an inch from the floor and raise your left leg about 70 degrees from the ground. Switch the position of your legs and keep your upper body in place. Then, switch your legs again in a scissor-like motion to complete one rep.