3 Tips for Targeting Your Lower Abs: With Video Demonstration

“How do I target my lower abs?” is one of the top questions I am asked while teaching Pilates ab work. The lower abs is a common area of the body where fat is stored. It is a tough area to isolate and engage, especially when we are working through layers of muscle and fat. Today, I want to share with you my 3 Tips for Targeting Your Lower Abs! The most common mistakes I see when it comes to core work is using body-weight momentum (instead of muscle) and going too fast (instead of using slow concentration).

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Targeting Your Lower Abs with Pilates

“How do I target my lower abs?” is one of the top questions I am asked while teaching Pilates ab work. The lower abs is a common area of the body where fat is stored. It is a tough area to isolate and engage, especially when we are working through layers of muscle and fat. Today, I want to share with you my 3 Tips for Targeting Your Lower Abs!

Common Lower Ab Work Mistakes

The most common mistakes I see when it comes to core work is using body-weight momentum (instead of muscle) and going too fast (instead of using slow concentration). When these mistakes happen, incorrect muscles and body parts kick in and start doing the work instead of the lower abs. Specifically, in any reverse crunching motion (like shown my how-to video below).

Read my 3 Tips for Targeting Lower Abs with Pilates, and watch my lower ab video to see a demonstration!

3 Tips for Targeting Your Lower Abs with Pilates

  1. Slow Down – Try to work through exercises with control, not momentum.
  2. Concentrate – Focus your mind on the exact part of your body you are trying to target.
  3. Do Less – Smaller range of motion will help to isolate the lower abs.

Watch the video below to see my lower ab demonstration!

Video Demonstration: Targeting Your Lower Abs with Pilates

Did you try them?

If you tried my 3 Tips for Targeting Your Lower Abs with Pilates, tell me how it went! Did you notice a difference in your ab workouts? I would love to hear from you!

Your Friend & Pilates Expert,

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Kayla Brugger
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