Almost everyone wishes to be taller because it adds spice to one’s physical beauty. I was so desperate to increase my height when a friend who happened to be a professional fitness trainer said that abdominal exercises and other body muscle exercises can contribute to my growth. So I commit to full physical activities to exercise my muscles effectively. Imagine, I will not only enjoy firmer muscles, I will also have a taller body.
How do abdominal exercises help?
Abdominal exercises are a vital method to increase my height naturally. Strong abdominal muscles can help us grow taller because the strength of our abdominal muscles has direct contact with the muscle strength of our lower back.
We can have a good posture if our lumbar muscles are in good condition. If we have weak abdominal and lower back muscles, we also have poor posture which can decrease our height. Our spine can be flexible if the lower back muscles are strong. Remember, the strength of our spine is an important key in our growth. If we exercise our abdominal muscles, we will have extra weight in our abdomen. This will help stretch your back and improve your posture.
Abdominal exercises for height increase
These are two exercises to increase my height that were helpful for me. I guess this will be useful for other people too. These exercises are great if added to an ab exercise program to improve all of your abdominal muscles. Don’t forget that as you improve your abdominal muscles, you are also improving your back.
1. Lower Abs Crunch
This exercise will target the lower abdominal muscles. Your muscles will be stronger so you will have better lower back posture. You can perform this exercise on the floor or on a bench.
Your back should be flat on the floor and your knees should be bent at a 45 degree angle. Slowly help your knees come up to your chest by contracting your lower abs. It stays like that for about five seconds. Then slowly return to the starting position. Repeat this exercise at least 15 times.
2. Leg raises
The hip or leg raise is an effective follow-up to the lower abdominal exercise. You’ll further improve your lower back strength as you tone your abdominal muscles.
This is an easy and efficient exercise. I was able to increase my height by doing leg lifts. You will feel the effect of this exercise as you work your lower back and abdominal muscles.
Lie down on the floor to prepare for this exercise. You should extend your legs up so that it is perpendicular to your body. Lift your hips three to five inches off the floor as you push up on your lower abdominal muscles. Keep your feet straight as you lift.
Lower your hips gently as you return to the starting position. Repeat this exercise 15 times.
If I increased my height naturally through ab exercises, then there’s no reason you can’t. But more than exercising, you should also lead a healthy lifestyle. It will be a huge waste of time if you keep exercising without improving your lifestyle. So good luck to you and enjoy the higher you get.