The benefits of a strong core extend way beyond toned abs—it can improve your daily life, too! Our lower abs workout for women is a great way to help build that necessary core strength.
AT HOME TONING EXERCISES
Try these 10 BEST LOW AB exercises 👉
1
PLANK HOLD
Targets: core, low abs, & shoulders How to Modify: Drop to the knees and squeeze the core.
2
BIRD DOG
Targets: center core & low absHow To: Reach opposite arm out and opposite leg behind. Squeeze the abs drawing elbow to knee.
3
BEND EXTENDAB TUCK
Targets: core & low abs Extend everything out long and then squeeze the center core to draw the knees into the chest.
4
SIDE PLANK HOLD
Targets: shoulders, core & obliques Modify: to modify, drop the bottom knee down to the ground for a modified side plank.
5
BICYCLE TWISTS
Targets: core & obliquesModify: To modify, shorten the lever and don't extend the legs out straight (keep a bend).
6
TOE REACHES
Targets: center & low abs Modify: To modify, shorten the lever and bend the knees so they aren't fully extended toward the sky.
7
V-UP
Targets: center & low abs This is an advanced move! Modify: Reach for the toes and keep the shoulders on the ground.
8
BRIDGE
Targets: chest, neck, spine & hips. How To: Slowly lift the hips as you squeeze the glutes & abdominals.
9
FULL BODY ROLL UP
Targets: center core & low back Doing 8-10 reps of the full body roll up each day is great for the core & spine!
10
DEAD BUG
Targets: lower abs & strengthens coordination How To: Opposite hand will reach over the head as the opposite leg stretches out. Keep the low back pressing into the floor.
SCREENSHOT THE WORKOUT
1. Plank Hold 2. Bird Dog 3. Bend Extend Ab Tuck 4. Side Plank Hold5. Bicycle Twists 6. Toe Reaches 7. V-Up 8. Bridge 9. Full Body Roll Up 10. Dead Bug DO IT: 45 second on / 15 seconds rest Repeat x 2 for a 20-minutelow ab workout
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