Specialized Variation · Certified Routineintermediate~25 Mins Duration

Lower Abs Workout at the Gym

Isolate the stubborn lower abdominal wall with exercises emphasizing posterior pelvic tilt.

Summary of the Lower Abs Workout at the Gym

Targets the lower portion of the rectus abdominis by moving the pelvis towards the sternum.

Lower Abs Workout at the Gym Target Anatomy

Primary recruitment pattern for this specialized Abs & Core variation.

Primary (abs)
Anterior (Front View)
Anterior Muscle Recruitment: absFront anatomical silhouette highlighting abs in orange as active agonist.
● Primary Target View
Posterior (Back View)
Posterior Muscle Recruitment: absBack anatomical silhouette highlighting abs in orange as active agonist.
Secondary / Stabilizer View
Anatomical PlaneSagittal & Transverse Planes
Primary KinesiologySpinal Flexion & Anti-Rotation
Biomechanical VectorCompressive intra-abdominal stabilization
Active Anatomy:Primary: abs
Figure: Biomechanical muscle recruitment model for abs. Highlighted in orange is the primary agonist motor unit; highlighted in blue are synergistic stabilizing groups (isolation mechanics).

Lower Abs Workout at the Gym Exercise Breakdown

3 Targeted Exercises
#Exercise NameSetsRepsRestBiomechanical Cue
1Hanging Leg Raise310–1260sCurl pelvis upward.
2Captain's Chair Knee Raise312–1545sControlled knee tuck.
3Decline Bench Sit-Up31260sFull abdominal curl.
Biomechanical Safety & Injury Warning

Do not allow the hip flexors to take over; actively curl the pelvis.

Rohan Varma, CSCS
Authored By
Rohan Varma, CSCSHead Strength Coach & Biomechanics Lead
Dr. Ananya Iyer, DPT
Medically Reviewed By
Dr. Ananya Iyer, DPTChief Medical & Biomechanics Reviewer
Last Reviewed & Verified: 2026-03-29
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