Top 3 Ways to Build Lower Abs
People have asked me many times how they can build lower abs. After discussing a few things with them, I soon found out that they didn’t follow a complete fitness program…no wonder they were having problems.
Any successful fitness plan would involve working the whole body and not just your abdominal muscles. Also, exercising your butt off is never going to be enough; eating right plays a big role as well.
Unfortunately, many people don’t realize the truth about six pack abs: you can have all the workout equipment on Earth, hire the best trainers, join all the prestigious gyms, and still not build lower abs if you don’t include ALL 3 steps in your exercise plan:
1. Follow the proper diet;
2. Perform regular cardiovascular exercise; and
3. Execute targeted lower abs exercises.
Doing one without the other two will do you some good. But that wouldn’t get you fast results, would it. Imagine what you can achieve when you do all three.
Cutting down on your fat intake will allow your body to burn stored body fat. You would need to get rid of the layers of fat in your midsection for your muscles to show.
To build lower abs effectively, include a lot of whole grains, lean meats, and a few good fats in your meals. Here are a few food items that you can stock up on the next time you find yourself in a supermarket:
- Leafy greens
- Colorful veggies (e.g. carrots, peas, cauliflower, bell peppers, asparagus)
- Brown rice
- Tofu
- Fresh fruits (e.g. berries, apples, bananas, oranges)
- Beans
- Nuts
Stay away from excessively fatty, processed, and starchy foods; they can only set you back from your objective. Here are some things you must avoid in your diet:
- Junk food
- Deep-fried foods
- Soda
- Candy
- Beer
To reinforce your diet, you must stick to a high-intensity cardiovascular routine. Doing cardio 2 to 3 times a week will definitely help you build lower abs fast. These holistic exercises help build muscle mass and increase metabolism.
Walking, running, biking, swimming, yoga, and martial arts are just a few examples of complete cardio exercises. If you feel like changing it up a bit, try out a workout video. There are so many to choose from.
Once you’ve got your cardio and your diet covered, it’s time to further build lower abs with targeted abdominal exercises.
Standard crunches and full body crunches are two of the easiest, most effective core-specific exercises you can do. Performing these exercises 3 to 5 times a week at 20 to 25 reps per exercise will definitely speed things up.
If you’re really serious about your exercise plan, you can successfully build lower abs by including all three steps. Besides, it only takes about 30 minutes to an hour to complete your cardio and abs exercises, and even less to think about what to eat everyday. What are you waiting for? Commit to a total abs and fitness program today!
