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Lower ab workouts

Leg raises, reverse crunches, flutter kicks: the moves that work the bottom of your abs. Most need nothing but a mat.

Keep your lower back pressed into the floor on every leg move. If it lifts, bend your knees or shorten the range.

21 workouts · 5 to 21 min · most watched first · by Tiff and Dan · newest June 2026

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Check with your doctor before starting any workout, and stop if anything hurts. You take part at your own risk.

5 Minute Lower Abs Workout

5 min · No equipment

The top 10 at a glance

All 21

The moves we use most

Across these 21 workouts, these show up most often.

  1. Flutter Kicksin 15 workouts
  2. Reverse Crunchesin 12 workouts
  3. Hip Liftsin 6 workouts
  4. Extend to Tuckin 5 workouts
  5. Leg Raisesin 4 workouts
  6. Leg Circlesin 4 workouts
  7. Plank Sawin 4 workouts
  8. Cross Mountain Climbersin 3 workouts

Questions

Which of our lower ab workouts should I start with?
5 Minute Lower Abs Workout. It's the most watched of these, with 8.5M views on YouTube. Ten lower ab moves, 30 seconds each, with minimal rest in between.
How long are they?
From 5 to 21 minutes. Most are about 11.
Do I need equipment?
No. None of them use equipment.
Are they good for beginners?
4 of the 21 are marked for beginners, and 2 show an easier version alongside the harder one. Start there, and follow the easier version until it feels easy.

Make it a plan

Programs built with these workouts, scheduled week by week.

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