The lower abs can be hard to target… unless you have some great Pilates exercises on hand.

This 11-minute lower abs Pilates workout is a must-try.

(Trust me, I know.)

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But thats where Pilates come in.

Youll be able to reap some important benefits beyond toned abs, too.

(Side note: Evidentlystrengthening your lower abs also improves sex, so theres that.)

Two young women practicing ballet with a teacher in the dance hall.

physiotherapist, master Pilates instructor, and founder ofGo Chlo Pilates

In fact, the series only requires 11 minutes of your time.

Dont let that fool you, though.

Oh, and a whole lot of pulses.

Woman doing hip exercises

Every time shesays to scoop your belly,do it.

Can you find a deeper connection into your abdominals?

Think about where that activation is coming from.

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When youre ready to try this lower abs Pilates workout for yourself, hit play on the video above.

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Woman in leggings and bra doing Lunge with Arm Extended Up pose hip opener stretch during yoga session in morning at home.

Woman doing arm exercise without weights while sitting on mat at home.

A woman in sports clothes does yoga or gymnastics at home. Daylight. She smiles