Lower ABS: Routine? Diet?

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I have been working out for two months and have lost close to 25 lbs. My body fat % is declining but still hovers in the 18-20% range. I am aware that I need to lower my body fat below 10% to show ab results. But I have seen little progress in the lower abs. There is still a layer of fat on my lower abs that grosses me out. My routine currently consists of cardio 5-6 times a week, as well as 200 crunches 5-6 times a week as well as 40 leg raises on top of those situps. Is there any other work out that would target this area more effectively. My diet also consists of low carb, low fat, high protein foods such as chicken, light yogurt, complex carbs like yams, and go lean cereal. Any help is greatly appreciated.
 
my routine seems decent though? I think it could probably use tweaks, but I realize weight training is 80% diet and my diet currently is extremely strict.
 
it takes time...
at most. you will lose 1% of body fat a week.
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an average person takes about a year to lose 9%
 
first you cant focus only on the abs ... you need to do aerobics to lower your fat ... and with it the fat in your and ...by the way all the exc' for abs are effective on the lower abs ,why ? because there are no lower abs ... the abs is one muscle ... :)
 
seatbelt756 said:
first you cant focus only on the abs ... you need to do aerobics to lower your fat ... and with it the fat in your and ...by the way all the exc' for abs are effective on the lower abs ,why ? because there are no lower abs ... the abs is one muscle ... :)
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lol

on the contrary, you are mistakened*
Abdominal muscles



The abdominal muscles are located between the ribs and the pelvis on the front of the body. The four abdominal muscle groups combine to completely cover the internal organs.

The abdominal muscles support the trunk, allow movement, and hold organs in place by regulating internal abdominal pressure. Common conditions of these muscles include strains and hernia. Consult with your doctor, physiotherapist or sports physician for proper diagnosis and treatment of abdominal muscle injuries.

Abdominal muscles explained
The four main abdominal muscles are:

* Transversus abdominus – the deepest muscle layer. Its main roles are to stabilise the trunk and maintain internal abdominal pressure.
* Rectus abdominus – slung between the ribs and the pubic bone at the front of the pelvis. This muscle has the characteristic bumps or bulges, when contracting, that are commonly called ‘the six pack’. The main function of the rectus abdominus is to move the body between the ribcage and the pelvis.
* External oblique muscles – these are on each side of the rectus abdominus. The external oblique muscles allow the trunk to twist, but to the opposite side of whichever external oblique is contracting. For example, the right external oblique contracts to turn the body to the left.
* Internal oblique muscles – these flank the rectus abdominus, and are located just inside the hip-bones. They operate in the opposite way to the external oblique muscles. For example, twisting the trunk to the left requires the left hand side internal oblique and the right hand side external oblique to contract together.
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Curteousy of :]
 
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