Lower Stomach Exercise Workout
Lower Stomach Strengthening Exercises

Here is a great lower stomach exercise workout. It uses 4 of the best lower stomach strengthening exercises.

You can perform this workout in two ways. You can use the superset technique or the circuit technique.

In the superset technique, you would pair the first two exercises together and repeat 2-3 sets of each exercise before moving on to the next pair of exercises.

In the circuit technique, you would do all 4 exercises in a row with little to no rest and then rest after the 4th exercise. Perform the circuit 2-3 times.

Below are the exercises for the workout. You can click on the picture to view more detailed instructions on performing the exercise.

Lower Stomach Exercise Workout

Stomach Exercise #1: Reverse Crunches

While lying on your back with your hips and knees bent, lift your knees towards your chest and curl your pelvis off the floor.

Perform 12-15 repetitions and then move on to the next exercise.

Stomach Exercise #2: Flutter Kicks

Keep your legs straight and alternate kicking in a fluttering motion.

Be mindful of the position of your lower back.

If you feel your lower back arching, do not lower your legs as close to the ground.

Perform 12-15 kicks on each leg and then move on to the next exercise.

Stomach Exercise #3: Leg Raises

Begin with your legs straight and your hips bent to 90 degrees.

Lower your legs towards the floor to about 45 degrees.

Be mindful of the position of your lower back.

If you feel your lower back arching as you lower your legs, do not lower your legs as far.

Perform 12-15 leg raises and then move on to the next exercise.

Stomach Exercise #4: Scissors

Scissors are a 3 part exercise.

Prop yourself up on your elbows and lift your legs to about 45 degrees.

Open your legs out to the side.

Then cross one leg over the other.

Open out to the side again and then cross the other leg over the other. Alternate opening and crossing your legs over each other.

Perform 10-15 scissors on each side.

This is the last exercise in the circuit. Rest 60-90 seconds and then repeat the circuit 1-2 more times.

Summary of this Lower Stomach Exercise Workout

You can do this workout in 2 ways. You can alternate between the first 2 exercises for 2-3 sets each and then alternate between the second 2 exercises for 2-3 sets each.

Or you can use the circuit technique and perform all 4 exercises in a row with little to no rest.

Click on the pictures to read more detailed instructions about the exercise.

Note: When you move your legs, you place more pressure on your lower back. So build up slowly. If you feel any discomfort in your lower back, rest or substitute exercises.

You can visit the Directory of Abdominal Exercises to see all the abdominal and stomach exercises on this site.

Or you can look at pictures of stomach exercises in the picture directory.
Picture Directory Part I
Picture Directory Part II

Have fun with your stomach workouts.

Yours in Health,
Dr. Charles

Return to the Free Ab Workouts Page from this Lower Stomach Exercise Workout

P.S. For more structure to reach your weight loss and fitness goals,
consider investing in one of my two ebooks...

Personal Training Secrets to Lose Belly Fat and Get a Flat Stomach Or

The Ultimate Detox: How to Lose 10 Pounds in 2 Weeks Without Exercise

Both books contain information that cannot be found on this site and really complement the information on this site to help you lose weight and get in shape.

My Weight Loss and Fitness Ebooks

The Ultimate Detox:
How to Lose 10 Pounds in 2 Weeks Without Exercise

This ebook outlines a simple 3 step program and detox diet that can help you lose 10 pounds in as little as 2 weeks without exercise.

Most people think vigorous exercise is the only way to lose weight, but that is not true.

If you're looking for dramatic and quick weight loss, try this program.

Women's Fitness and Weight Loss Program:
Personal Training Secrets to
Lose Belly Fat and Get a Flat Stomach

If you want to lose weight and get a flat stomach, my ebook Personal Training Secrets to Lose Belly Fat and Get a Flat Stomach is the answer to your prayers.

It's more than just a list of the best ab exercises.

It's a Complete Women's Fitness Plan with Simple Secrets to Lose Weight and Tone Your Stomach.