How to Flatten Your Lower Abs

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What can I do to flatten my lower abs? I've been doing crunches and hanging leg raises for the last year, but nothing seems to help.

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Eugene Thong: Working the lower abs (and the rest of your abdominal muscles, for that matter) won’t flatten your midsection. Only losing the overlying fat in that area will do it.

Kudos to you for being consistent with your abdominal exercise over the past year. You’re now the proud owner of a strong set of abs, ready to be displayed. Now, all you have to do is maintain that high level of motivation and consistency that bought you here and apply it to your diet.

First, you need to start training the rest of your body (if you’re not sure why, read our article: How to Turn Your Body Into a Fat Burning Furnace). Concurrently, you need to examine your diet.

Are you creating a proper hormonal environment for fat loss?
Are you minimizing your intake of starchy carbs so as to keep insulin levels In check?
Are you avoiding foods labeled low-fat or fat-free?
Are you eating your veggies and berries?
Are you giving your body enough protein with which to rebuild muscle after workouts, and enough fat to keep your joints, nervous system, and cells in prime working order?
Are you making sure you drink at least 64 oz (better more) of water daily?

If you need more information on how to approach diet, check out Foundations of Fat Loss: Part 3.

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About the Author:

Eugene Thong, CSCS, was born a weak, skinny, bespectacled child. Now, thanks to a steady diet of martial arts, scientific inquiry, and heavy compound movements, he's no longer weak. His scientific bent, Zen-like demeanor, and efficient but intense methods have made him one of New York's most sought-after personal trainers.

When not helping clients cultivate their own inner 6-packs, Eugene can be found arm barring opponents at Renzo Gracie's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy or sailing through the air on his snowboard. Read Eugene's semi-weekly musings on exercise, fitness, and fat loss at his blog

Eugene is Mike's co-author of The Black Book of Secrets. You can purchase it by clicking here.