Lower abs and fat loss

You've been doing crunches after every workout, but can't seem to reach that stubborn lower belly fat. Crunches alone aren't enough to burn lower abdominal fat. Losing fat from the lower abs requires decreasing your overall body fat percentage; it's not possible to lose fat from one area of the body. Combining regular exercise with abdominal workouts and a healthy diet will help you shed body fat and give your abs a tighter appearance. Incorporate lower abdominal exercises into your total body training routine to help develop muscle and increase definition.

Hanging Leg Raises

Hanging leg raises engage all of the core muscles while targeting the lower abs. Grip a pull-up bar with your palms down and hands spaced shoulder-width apart. Hang from the bar with your legs extended straight toward the floor. Squeeze your abs and lift your feet up to hip-height. Slowly lower your legs down to the starting position. Repeat the motion for four sets of 20 repetitions.

Reverse Crunches

Reverse crunches directly target the lower abdominal muscles. Lie face up with your hands underneath your tailbone to keep your lower back pressed against the ground. Lift your feet up toward the ceiling with your knees bent at 90 degrees. Squeeze your abs and raise your hips off of the ground. Slowly lower your hips to the ground and repeat the motion. Perform four sets of 20 repetitions.

V-Ups

V-ups work the upper and lower abs, external obliques and lower back. Begin seated on the ground, with your knees bent and feet on the ground. Place your hands beside your hips and lift your feet off of the floor. Extend your legs straight and lower your upper body back to 45 degrees. Bring your knees in toward your chest while lifting your upper body toward your knees. Repeat the motion for four sets of 20 repetitions.

Planks

Planks stimulate all of the core muscles, including the upper and lower abs, external obliques and lower back. Begin in a push-up position. Lower your body down onto your elbows. Keep your spine in a straight line and hold this position for 30 to 45 seconds. Perform plank holds for four sets.