Men and women both crave for flat tummy. Though men prefer more ribbed look and go for six-pack abs, but women generally prefer flat tummy rather than bulking it up like men. Many people among us face the lifestyle issues and cannot follow the routine of right food and proper sleep.

Its impact often shows off with popping tummy, which happens because of fat accumulation in the lower abdominal area. The body structure of men and women is different and thus the exercise routine is different as well.

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Some Effective Lower Abdominal Exercises For Women

Lie On Your Back And Ride A Bike

Is riding bicycle a regular part of your exercise routine? It is time to do it in a different way. Lie on your back. You must be wondering how you can ride a bike when your back is touching the ground. No, you will not ride a real bike rather follow the riding action.

Press your lower back tightly to the floor. Interlock your fingers and place them behind your head in such a way that your palms cover both the ears. Bring your elbows towards front, bend your knees and lift the legs so that the thighs make an angle of 45 degrees to the floor.

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Imitate the pedaling action by bringing right thigh near the chest while keeping the left feet straight and vice-versa. After a few days of practice, when you bring your knee towards the chest, try to touch your opposite side’s elbow.

Crunches With A Twist

The twist comes by doing crunches in a reverse action. Lie down on your back and put your hands beside the legs or behind your head. Your body must be flat so you need to keep the legs straight.

Slowly lift the knees up and bend them forming a right angle. Lift the knees by keeping the feet joined and slowly lift up the hips. Try to bring your knees near your chest by tightening the abs. Now, exhale and bring your knees down to the floor slowly. Keep on this for ten to fifteen times.

Touch Your Toe

This is not a difficult exercise, but helps in toning lower abs quite well. Lie down on your back and lift your legs up by forming right angle. Maintain some distance between the legs while lifting.

Now lift your shoulder slowly so that your chin and chest also lifts up. Place your left leg towards the right arm, get back to the original position, and do the same for the opposite side. Repeat this ten times for each side alternatively.

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These exercises are not too difficult and can make your tummy flat if you practice regularly. However, it is important to consult a professional physical trainer before following any of the above mentioned exercises.

Back problem is quite common these days and it can turn worse if a certain exercise is practiced. Therefore, consulting a professional is essential before starting lower abdominal exercises for women.