Muscle RegionsAbs

Lower Rectus Abdominis

Muscle Information

Parent Muscle

Rectus Abdominis

Description

The lower abdominal region responsible for pelvic control and leg-raising stability.

Origin

Lower abs (front of the belly, closer to the pelvis)

Insertion

Same muscle region between ribs and pelvis

Primary Actions

Pelvic control (posterior tilt), helps control leg raises

Also Known As

lower abs, bottom abs

Primary Target Exercises

Exercises that primarily work the Lower Rectus Abdominis(5 exercises)

Rectus Abdominis Lower+1

Bodyweight

Incline Reverse Crunch

The incline reverse crunch is an isolation exercise that targets the lower abs with increased resistance. The incline angle adds intensity, making it excellent for building lower ab strength and definition.

Isolation

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Muscle RegionsAbs

Lower Rectus Abdominis

Muscle Information

Parent Muscle

Rectus Abdominis

Description

The lower abdominal region responsible for pelvic control and leg-raising stability.

Origin

Lower abs (front of the belly, closer to the pelvis)

Insertion

Same muscle region between ribs and pelvis

Primary Actions

Pelvic control (posterior tilt), helps control leg raises

Also Known As

lower abs, bottom abs

Primary Target Exercises

Exercises that primarily work the Lower Rectus Abdominis(5 exercises)

Rectus Abdominis Lower+1

Bodyweight

Incline Reverse Crunch

Isolation

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Lower Rectus Abdominis

Primary Target Exercises

Incline Reverse Crunch

Lower Rectus Abdominis

Primary Target Exercises

Incline Reverse Crunch

Machine Lying Leg Raise

Reverse Crunch

Hanging Straight Leg Raise

Hanging Leg Raise

Machine Lying Leg Raise

Reverse Crunch

Hanging Straight Leg Raise

Hanging Leg Raise