This simple, effective lower abs workout gives you everything you need to build real core strength and start shedding that belly pooch. You don’t need hours in the gym or fancy machines to start tightening your tummy.

Designed with beginners in mind, this quick routine focuses on lower abdominal strength, core stability, and fat-burning movement — all without equipment. Whether you’re just starting out or simply short on time, these moves will help you feel tighter, more balanced, and ready to take on the day.

1 – Reverse Crunch

Here’s how to properly perform the reverse crunch:

  1. Lie faceup on the floor with your palms facing down.
  2. Keep your legs in a vertical position and keep them perpendicular on the floor during the entire exercise.
  3. Raise your hips off the floor and crunch them toward your chest. At the same time, maintain your legs straight.
  4. Pause for 2 seconds, then slowly lower your hips until they touch the floor. Repeat.

Time: 60 seconds x 2 rounds

2 – Scissors Exercise

The scissor exercise is easy to do and it really targets your lower abs. So start cutting the air!

  1. Lie flat on your back, with your hands facing down by your sides. Don’t allow your lower back to sway (bend up too much).
  2. Lift your shoulders slightly off the floor.
  3. Keep your both legs off the floor by a couple of inches.
  4. Lift one leg up to the ceiling.
  5. Swap legs.

Repeat: 60 seconds x 2 rounds

3 – Elbow To Knee Crunch

This exercise works your side abs and helps torch your overall fat. This is a must do exercise not only for this abs challenge, but for any workout that helps lose belly pooch. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Lie faceup on the floor. Keep your hands behind your head.
  2. Bend your knees and put the left ankle over the right knee. This is the starting position.
  3. Bring the left knee to the right elbow while slightly crunching up. Make sure to tighten your abs during the entire movement.
  4. Hold for a couple of seconds, then go back down. Repeat for 30 seconds.
  5. Then switch sides and do 30 more seconds.

Time: 60 seconds per side x 2 sets

4 – Diagonal Plank

So, I’ve heard you like planks. How about a more intense version of this fat burning exercise? Here’s how to do it:

  1. Get down on all fours, in a full plank (not elbow plank) position. Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels. Your feet should be shoulder-width apart.
  2. Raise the right arm and the left leg at the same time.
  3. Hold for 2 seconds, then get back into the plank position.
  4. Repeat with the opposite leg and arm.

Time: 60 seconds per side x 2 sets

5 – Russian Twist

Maximize your abdominal strength with a purely insane exercise: the Russian twist. Here are the instructions to perform it correctly:

  1. Lie on your back with your arms extended above your chest holding together.
  2. Lift your back and legs off the floor and keep your balance on your butt only. Your back should be straight and your knees slightly bent.
  3. Rotate your body bringing your arms to one side.
  4. Return to the starting position and rotate to the opposite side.

Time: 60 seconds x 2 sets

6 – Cross Body Mountain Climber

The final exercise is the one that makes you sweat like a pig. Do the cross body mountain climber exercise as fast as you can to increase your heart rate. Do as many reps as you can in one minute.

  1. Get down on all fours in a plank position, with your arms fully extended under the shoulders. Your body should form a straight line from the head to the heels.
  2. Lift the right knee toward the left elbow.
  3. Lower the leg down, then raise the left knee toward the opposite elbow.

Time: 60 seconds x 2–3 sets

This 6-minute lower abs workout is a quick, efficient way to target the belly pooch and strengthen your core. By consistently performing these exercises, pairing them with cardio and strength training, and adopting healthy lifestyle habits, you’ll be well on your way to achieving a flatter, toned midsection.