How To Get Flat Lower Abs? By Kevin Richardson, NYC Personal Trainer

A common weight loss question that I have been asked over the years as a personal trainer is how exactly do you develop and make your lower abs flat and tight. It is a trouble spot for most, but there are ways of doing it. Firstly, I should explain the structure of the abdominal muscles. The upper region of your rectus abdominus is relatively heavily muscled; this is why most people can seem to get their upper abs showing, but not their lower abs.

The problem is that your lower abs are more of a thin sheath of muscle, as opposed to the blocks of your upper abs. As we have said, you can do all the exercises in the world, but to have prominently visible abs, you must have low bodyfat levels in your stomach region.

Since there is so little to the lower region, in terms of protruding muscle, you really have to get your overall body fat levels down to see them. In fact, the way bodybuilders used to know that they were contest ready was when they could see the ridges of their lower abs and some vascularity in that region as well.

That being said, diet and consistency is the key, but keep in mind that you have to work pretty hard to reduce and maintain your bodyfat at such low levels. My perspective is instead to focus on being in good shape overall, and being consistent, since that is really what matters most. If you stick to that philosophy, in time you just might see your lower abs coming out the way you would like them to look!

Information contained in this article is not meant to treat, diagnose illness, nor substitute for medical counsel and is intended for purposes of information and education only. Consult your physician before modifying your diet or starting any exercise program. Copyright 2009 by Kevin Richardson, Naturally Intense NYC Personal Trainer.

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