Your lower abdominal muscles can be a particularly troublesome area. Women are often affected by a flabby lower abdomen more than men and take pains to flatten it out. Spot reduction is not possible in any area of your body, but toning the lower abs with specialized exercises while following a fat-loss program may give you the results you desire.
Step 1
Lie on your back on the floor with your arms out to your sides and palms down. Bend your legs to 90 degrees and point your toes toward the ceiling. Pull your knees up toward your head, using your lower abdominal muscles. Raise your hips and butt off the mat, then lower your legs slowly and repeat.
Step 2
Sit on your knees on the floor with a barbell in front of you. Place two larger weight plates on the ends of the barbell and ensure they can roll. Position your hands on the barbell at about shoulder width and roll your body straight out. Keep your knees on the floor and stop just before your stomach touches the floor. Return to the start slowly and repeat.
Step 3
Lie on your back with your hands behind your neck and legs bent to 90 degrees. Straighten your left leg partially and bend the right up toward your body. Twist your upper body so your left elbow points to your right knee. Switch sides so your right elbow and left knee meet and continue in a cycling type of motion.
Things You'll Need
- Barbell
- Weight plates
