A Killer Lower Abs Workout For 8 Pack Abs
A proper lower abs workout is what separates good abs from great abs. The
hallmark of an amazing physique these days are 6 pack abs. While 6 pack
abs are a great thing to shoot for, why not aim for 8 pack abs. Here is
how that is accomplished
Various Leg Raises Are the “Holy Grail” of Ripped Abs
Nothing will create a hard washboard stomach like leg raises. Crunches
don’t even come close. Honestly, I am not sure when people forgot about
this exercise, but it needs to form the foundation of your ab workout. Not
only is it the best lower abs workout. This is the best way to get
ultra-strong contractions in your abs, which is the goal to etch out ab
definition
Ever Seen a Prison Yard
I have never seen a prison yard live in person, but I have noticed that
convicts have some of the most ripped physiques known to man. In a book
called “Convict Conditioning”, the author Paul Wade explains that guys who
are locked up focus on hanging leg raises as their main ab exercise. He
says that by the time a prisoner can do 4-5 sets of 15-20 strict reps of
hanging leg raises with their legs straight, they typically have
ridiculously ripped abs
Before You Ever Consider Another Ab Exercise, Master Hanging Leg
Raises
Not only is this the best lower abs workout, this will work your entire
abdominal region. Since you are hanging from a bar, you will develop the
detail muscles of the midsection as well. It is best to progress slowly
and work your way up to hanging leg raises. Don’t move to the next tougher
exercise until you fully master the previous one. All it will take is 4-5
total sets performed 2 times per week to eventually develop 8 pack
abs
1) Lying Leg Raises 5 X 20:
Lay on a padded mat on your back and lift your legs so that your feet are
directly above you hips. Slowly lower your legs so that your feet almost
hit the ground. Raise them back up to above your hips and repeat. Work up
to 4 sets of 20 reps. If this is too challenging, do this with your knees
bent at a 90 degree angle first then work up to doing them with your legs
straight. Your lower abs will be screaming on sets 4 and 5, no matter how
strong you get at these
2-Hanging Knee Ups 4 X 20:
Grab an overhead bar and slowly raise your knees until your upper legs
break a 90 degree angle. Lower your knees back down. This will feel hard
at first because your hip flexors will be a weak point. Your grip may also
be weak. Avoid the temptation to use wrist wraps, because you want to be
functionally fit and develop strong forearms as well
3-Hanging Leg Raises 4 X 20:
Grab an overhead bar and with your legs straight or knees slightly bent
raise your legs until you break a 90 degree angle with your body and legs.
If your hamstrings are tight stretch them out before this exercise. The
key is to do this in a slow ad controlled manner. My guess is less than 1%
of the gym population have strong enough abs to do these properly. If this
is tough, you can first master the exercise with your legs bent close to
90 degrees. The straighter your legs are the harder this becomes
Become “Master of the Leg Raise” for 8 Pack Abs
It goes without saying that your body fat levels need to be low enough to
reveal your abs. Simply diet hard and get to a low body fat level and
master the single best ab exercise known to man. This is your fast track
to 8 pack abs. No need to look further. Just 4-5 sets of this exercise is
easily the best lower abs workout
