Top 3 Ways to Build Lower Abs
People come up to me all the time and tell me how difficult it is for them to 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 entire body and not just your abdominal muscles. Also, exercising your butt off is never going to be enough; a healthy diet plays a big part as well.
Surprisingly, many people don’t know the truth about six pack abs: you can have all the workout equipment on Earth, hire the best trainers, sign up with all the prestigious gyms, and still not build lower abs if you don’t include ALL 3 steps in your fitness program:
1. Follow a low fat 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. Think about how quick you can reach your goal when you do all three.
Cutting down on your fat intake will allow your body to burn stored body fat. Before your muscles appear to be cut and well-defined, you need to get rid of the layers of fat that are covering them.
To build lower abs successfully, include a lot of whole grains, lean meats, and a few good fats in your meals. When it’s time to do the groceries, stay away from the highly processed food sections and load your cart with these healthy options instead:
- Green leafy vegetables
- Colorful veggies (e.g. carrots, peas, cauliflower, bell peppers, asparagus)
- Brown rice
- Tofu
- Fresh fruits (e.g. berries, apples, bananas, oranges)
- Beans
- Nuts
There is no room for starchy, highly processed, and extremely fatty foods in your diet. Here are some things you must avoid in your diet:
- Junk food
- Deep-fried foods
- Soda
- Candy
- Alcohol
To reinforce your diet, you must commit to a high-intensity cardiovascular routine. Performing cardio 2 to 3 times a week will definitely help you build lower abs fast. These well-rounded exercises help build muscle mass and increase your metabolic rate.
Full cardiovascular workouts include running, walking, swimming, and yoga. Following a workout video is also a creative way to get your cardio workout. If you don’t want to spend much, you can easily watch cardio bits online or even rent from your local video store.
The last step to build lower abs is directly going for the muscle group itself.
Full body crunches and regular crunches are two of the easiest, most effective core-specific exercises you can do. Go for 3 sets of each exercise at 20-25 reps per set. Doing these exercises at least 3 times a week will definitely do you a lot of good.
These three essential steps will certainly help you build lower abs…and FAST. 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. Stick to your program and you’ll get ripped abs sooner than you think.



well said