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Could you tell me what are exercises that work the lower abdominal muscles?
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Leg raises: Get on your back on floor or mat. Lift your legs off of the floor 2 - 3 inches and hold for a variable amount of time. Start of for 5 - 10 seconds and then work to holding them for 30 seconds.
Answered 8/29/2013
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