You may have a dream to attain a flat, well-toned tummy. But no matter how hard you try, it seems that your abdomen is the toughest part to lost flab from. You are not alone. The abdomen is not a single muscle but comprises of a set of muscles, including the upper, lower and oblique muscles. These muscles work together, thereby causing the upper part of your body to work flexibly with the lower part. The lower abdomen is said to be the toughest part in the body to strengthen and trim.

Though there are many workouts aimed at the abdominal area, most of them fail to cause any effect in the lower abdominal area. But now physicians have come up with simple exercises that can help you attain the most attractive, plank-like abdomen that anybody could long to have. However, for these exercises to show the desired results, you will need to work out regularly. The following are a few exercises that will help you to strengthen your abdominal muscles.

Double leg lifts: Lie down on your back with your hands under your back. Contract your abdominal muscles. Lift your legs up after tightening your leg muscles and then hold them in the vertical position for a few seconds. Lower them until they are a few inches off the floor, and then hold them in the same position for a few seconds. Repeat this a few times.

Alternating leg walks: Lie on your back, with your hands at your back. Lift your right leg slowly until it is perpendicular to your body, after contracting your abdomen. Lower your leg, and when it is a few inches off the floor, lift your left leg. Repeat this with alternating legs for a few times.

You will have to do these exercises slowly or they might turn out to be ineffective. Also, take care to support your back with your hands.