Lower Abdominal Workout Exercises Anatomy

This is a complete list/menu of Lower Abdominal exercises for men or women. If you need to discuss how to perform these Lower Abdominal exercises please post them in our Exercise Forum under the heading of the exercise.

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Lower Abdominal Isolation Exercises
Lower Abdominal Compound Exercises
Dumbbell Lower Abdominal Exercises
Barbell Lower Abdominal Exercises
Cable Lower Abdominal Exercises
Ball Lower Abdominal Exercises
Calisthenics Lower Abdominal Exercises
Machine Lower Abdominal Exercises
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Lower Abdominal Workout and Exercise Programs

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Name of Exercise

Muscle Groups

Abdominal Barbell Rollouts- Lower Abdominal Exercise: To begin Abdominal Barbell Rollouts kneel in a pushup position with your hands shoulder width (or wider) on a barbell. With your arms almost locked out on the bar push the bar ahe...

Abdominal, Lower Abdominal, Belly, Stomach, Back, Latissimus Dorsi, Core Strength, Calisthenics, Body Weight, Compound, Upper Body,

V-Up- Lower Abdominal Exercise: Start the V-Up by lying flat on a mat and then raise both your legs and arms together while keeping them as straight as possible. Keep your lower back as straight as possible as w...

Abdominal, Lower Abdominal, Belly, Stomach, Hip Flexors, Calisthenics, Bench, Bodyweight, Home, Core Strength, Washboard, Upper Body,

Jack Knives- Lower Abdominal Exercise: This exercise can be performed with your knees bent or kept straight. Lie on a bench with your lower body not on the bench. Complete a crunch and bring your knees and shoulders t...

Abdominal, Lower Abdominal, Belly, Stomach, Hip Flexors, Calisthenics, Core Strength, Isolation, Bench, Upper Body, Washboard,

Air Bike- Lower Abdominal Exercise: Start with your back flat on the ground. Now raise your opposite arm and leg together (as shown). Repeat side to side until a complete set is finished.

Spotter Informat...

Abdominal, Lower Abdominal, Belly, Stomach, Hip Flexors, Isolation, Calisthenics, Bodyweight, Home, Core Strength, Upper Body, Washboard,

Lying Leg Raises / Throwdowns- Lower Abdominal Exercise: Start by lying on a mat with your legs straight out. Lift your legs straight up using only your abdominals and hip flexors. Lower your legs down without them touching the ground....

Abdominal, Lower Abdominal, Belly, Stomach, Lower Back, Hip Flexors, Core Strength, Washboard, Upper Body,

Exercise Ball Medicine Ball Throw- Lower Abdominal Exercise: The medicine ball throw is a great exercise to increase your speed and distance with any type of throwing (ie. Baseball Players). To begin this exercise start by lying supine on a...

Abdominal, Lower Abdominals, Abs, Six Pack, Baseball, Upper Body, Compound, Medicine Ball, Exercise Ball,

Twisting Leg Raises- Lower Abdominal Exercise:
Hang from a chin-up bar or some gyms have benches specifically made for hanging leg raises. Raise your knees up as high as you can in a diagonal fashion (bringing one knee towa...

Lower Abdominal, Abdominal, Belly, Stomach, Hip Flexors, Isolation, Calisthenics, Bodyweight, Upper Body, Washboard,

Ball Knee Crunches- Lower Abdominal Exercise: Start with your body cradled over the ball and then roll your body out with your hands. Have your knees (or feet to make it harder) on the ball. Now bring the ball in using your ...

Lower Abdominal, Abdominal, Belly, Stomach, Hip Flexors, Isolation, Calisthenics, Core Strength, Upper Body, Exercise Ball,

Abdominal Dragon Flags- Lower Abdominal Exercise: Begin abdominal dragon flags by lying down on a bench as shown with your arms above your head holding onto the bench. Now bring your entire lower body up towards the ceiling until ...

Lower Abdominal, Abdominals, Abs, Calisthenics, Bodyweight, Home, Stomach, Stabilizer, Core Strength, Hip Flexors, Bench,

Roman Chair- Lower Abdominal Exercise:
Hang from a chin-up bar or some gyms have benches specifically made for hanging leg raises. Raise your knees up as high as you can, curling your pelvis forward. Hold the posi...

Lower Abdominal, Belly, Stomach, Hip Flexors, Isolation, Calisthenics, Bodyweight, Upper Body, Washboard,

Exercise Ball Abdominal Leg Raises- Lower Abdominal Exercise: The exercise ball leg raises exercise can be performed by having an exercise ball between your legs gripped tightly by your ankles. Begin by raising your legs straight upwards kee...

Lower Abdominal, Hip Flexors, Abs, Isolation, Core Strength, Belly, Stomach, Six Pack,

Abdominals or Lower Abdominal Muscle Anatomy and Overview

Abs, abdominal, abdominals, Rectus Abdominis, gut, six pack, eight pack, washboard, waist, belly, Core Strength, stomach, Lower Abdominals anatomy picture

Abdominals is perhaps the most important muscle group to train. Strong abdominal muscles means a stronger back and more powerful overall physique.

Lower Abdominal Function

The function of the abdominals is spine or lumbar flexion.

Lower Abdominal Origin

The origin of the abdominals originates on the pubis crest.

Lower Abdominal Insertion

The insertion of the rectus abdominis is onto the ribs(5th, 6th, and 7th) as well as onto the Xipoid Process.

Lower Abdominal Training

There are many exercises which train the abdominals, this muscle group contains many slow twitch muscle fibres and training depends on the purpose of the training program. For example, if one was losing fat on their belly they would train their abs three times per week with resistance allowing adequate time for recovery.

Lower Abdominal Other/Similar Names

Other names for this muscle group or similar muscle groups referred to the 'Lower Abdominal' are: Abs, abdominal, abdominals, Rectus Abdominis, gut, six pack, eight pack, washboard, waist, belly, Core Strength, stomach, Lower Abdominals

What if I have fatty Lower Abdominal? What exercises can I do to reduce fat on my Lower Abdominal muscle?
Spot reducing is a common conception to reduce the fat on a specific area. Ie. Lower Abdominal. You cannot spot reduce, but you can: Follow six rules to nutrition, incorporate HIIT and complete a ciruit training program 4-5 days a week to reduce your overall body fat and eventually reduce the fat in your Lower Abdominal. In other words, specifically exercising your Lower Abdominal will not directly decrease the overall fat around the muscle. Also if you are suffering from muscle cramps, please read about what causes muscle cramps.

What can I do for Lower Abdominal Pain?

Lower Abdominal pain can be caused by many things:

1. A strained/pulled muscle, tendon or ligament from too much exercise or improper lifting.
2. A torn muscle, ligament or tendon from improper lifting, exercising or stretching.
3. Overuse of the Lower Abdominal muscle.

Note: If pain in your Lower Abdominal muscle persists please consult a doctor immediately.

Lower Abdominal Pilate Exercises

Image	Name of Pilate	Muscle Group
	Open Leg Rollover: Start by lifting your legs to ninety degrees (as shown). Now with your abs tight bring your legs behind your head with your legs straight. Open your legs and return to the starti...	Abdominals, Lower Abdominal, Hip flexors, Latissimus Dorsi, Back, Upper Body
	Double Leg Roll Up (hard): Start by sitting down with your feet together (like a groin stretch) now grab your ankles with both hands and while balancing on your bum (you should be in a v sit). Now lower you...	Abdominals, Lower Abdominal, Hip flexors, Stabilizers, Rectus Femoris, Thigh
	Full Situp (Roll Up): Start by stretching your body flat on the ground. Raise your arms straight up over your head while coming up slowly to eventually touching your toes. This exercise should be perf...	Abdominals, Lower Abdominal, Hip flexors, sternoclideomastoid, Neck, Upper Body
	Alternate Foot Hold: Start by sitting in the upright position with your back straight and arms out to the side. Now with your opposite arm of your leg, touch your toes and repeat with the other arm. ...	Abdominals, Lower Abdominal, Obliques, Serratus anterior
	Leg Kicks : Start with your body in a pike position with your legs slightly out to the front. Now bring your one leg behind your body (staight leg) and then bring it foreward all under contro...	Abdominals, Lower Abdominal, Rectus Femoris, Thigh, Hip Flexors, Leg

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