Workout question. Options

[gt_driFFter]

I know this is a car forum, but judging by the amount of replies in the "protein shake" thread, it's apparent that there are a lot of people on here that like to go to the gym. I just want to know what's a good routine/exercise that works the lower abs? Normally, I use 2 leather "loops" (each arm through one) that are hanging from a pullup bar. While hanging in the air, I pull my legs straight up to my chest as far as I can. I also do a twisting rep, where I'll bring my legs sidways up to my chest to help work the "side" abdominal muscles. This workout has been really helpful, and I know have an "8-pack" because of it, but my upper abdominal muscles are considerably more defined than the lower ones. Does anybody know a good routine that works the lower abs?

-Josh

This post has been edited by gt_driFFter: Dec 16, 2005 - 2:22 AM

[celicaST]

keep it simple, just do crunches. if you do them correctly and focus on contracting your abdominals very tightly at the top, they work the lower abs effectively. it is important to do ALL exercises to failure to properly overload muscle fibers. this can be hard to achieve with crunches without a machine. try placing a weight plate on you chest if need be, and focus on proper form. by the way, the side abdominals are the obliques. im pretty defined myself and im sure you know, its all about losing subcutaneous adipose tissue aka fat. so if you arent already, i would suggest a cardiovascular routine.