A Killer Lower Abs Workout For 8 Pack Abs

The difference between mediocre abs and awesome abs lies in the the lower abs workout that is utilized. The hallmark of an amazing physique these days are 6 pack abs. But 8 pack abs are what set you apart from the rest of the pack. Here is how that is accomplished.

A Variety Of Leg Raises Are The “Holy Grail” Of Ripped Abs!

Nothing else will help you create those great abs like leg raises will. Contrary to popular opinion, even crunches won’t come close! Honestly, I am not sure when people forgot about this exercise, but it needs to form the foundation of your ab workout. You’ll discover it is the best lower abs workout there is. It is also the ultimate choice to achieve those ultra-strong contractions down in your abs and produce that goal of ab definition you want.

Ever Seen a Prison Yard?

While I have never visited a prison yard myself, I have found that convicts typically have the best physiques. Author Paul Wade wrote the book “Convict Conditioning” and in it he explains that men who are in prison and do not have easy access to weight equipment use hanging leg raises as their primary ab exercise. When men are hanging with their leg straight and are able to do 4 to 5 sets of 15-20 hanging leg raises, they will usually have amazing abs as their reward.

Before Considering Any Other Ab Exercises, Become A Master of Hanging Leg Raises

You will discover that, besides being the absolutely best lower abs workout, this exercise will end up giving your entire abdominal region a workout. 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 and intentionally lower your legs until the fit are almost touching the ground. Raise the legs slowly back up and continue to repeat. Try to work up to 4 sets of 20 reps. If you find this too hard to start out with, try bending your knees at a 90 degree angle to start with and then work up to straightening your legs and lifting. By the time you are on the 4th and 5th sets, your abs will be screaming and you will really feel the burn.

2) Hanging Knee Ups 4 X 20: For this one you;ll need an overhead bar to grab and then raise your knees slowly till the upper legs have broken a 90 degree angle. You then will lower your knees slowly 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. You can stretch your hamstrings out if they feel tight before you begin the exercise. The key to this exercise is doing it in a controlled and slow manner. Probably less than 1% of the people who regularly attend a gym will have abs that are strong enough to do these exercises properly. If this is tough, you can first master the exercise with your legs bent close to 90 degrees. It’s comes down to the straighter you keep you legs, the harder the exercise becomes.

Following these tips will help you become the master of leg raises for having 8 pack abs.

It goes without saying that your body fat levels need to be low enough to reveal your abs. Stick to diet, get your body fat level down low, and become a master the best ab exercise on the planet. This is your fast track to 8 pack abs. You won’t need to look beyond this exercise. The results of this exercise, just 4-5 sets each day, will show you it’s the absolute best lower abs workout there is!