How to Tighten Loose Stomach SkinBut before we get to the exercises, first a word about reality. Abdominal skin is different than the rest of the skin covering our bodies. It contains subcutaneous tissue that stores fat -- it can store up to several inches. This is nature’s way of hoarding food stores in case of famine. The fat-free torsos featured in advertisements are only possible for 10 percent of the population, genetically speaking. Extreme dieting to eliminate loose stomach skin can cause serious health problems, such as estrogen depletion, weakness and fractures. Even distance runners and the fittest people carry a little cushioning in the tummy skin. This is perfectly natural -- so, be realistic. That said, don’t confuse excess skin with body fat. Average body fat for men is about 15 percent. Men who are trying to attain super carved abs can only do so with a remarkably lean body fat index in the single digits -- for women, it’s in the teens. So, if you’re losing weight, be sure to give your skin time to adjust. Rapid weight loss doesn’t allow the skin time to adjust; you should only lose three pounds per week max. These yoga abdominal exercise poses will help tighten loose stomach skin -- especially skin below the navel. In fact, these two poses will tighten muscles you didn’t even know you had! As they target your entire rectus abdominus. The yoga abdominal exercise poses both look very easy, but they’re very intense. Don’t even think about doing them if you have lower back pain. You may experience trembling in your abs while you do these poses. Don’t push your body farther than it will comfortably go. Strength will come with time. 
Cobra Yoga Abdominal Exercise Pose: Difficulty 2; lower back, 3. Lie on your stomach, chin on the floor. Place your legs hip width apart. Place your palms on the floor beneath your shoulders. Now completely extend your arms, lifting your head, chest and upper torso off the floor; your weight will be supported by your legs and hands. Gently arch your back as far as you comfortably can, looking up at the ceiling. Hold for 10 breaths. If you feel too much strain in your back or your abs, you can decrease the arch in your back by keeping your elbows bent, walking your hands forward, or coming down on your forearms. Besides strengthening your core muscles, this pose also aligns the spine, opens the chest for better posture, plus invigorates the kidneys and nervous system.
Upward Facing Dog Yoga Abdominal Exercise Pose: Difficulty 3, lower back 3. This is just like Cobra Yoga Abdominal Pose, except you’re going to lift higher so your weight is only supported by your hands and the tops of your feet. Lie on your stomach, chin on the floor, feet hip width apart. Point your toes so the tops of your feet are on the floor. Place your palms on the floor beneath your shoulders. Now completely extend your arms and look up, stretching your back as far as you comfortably can into a gentle arch; lift your weight off your thighs so you are only holding yourself up with the tops of your feet and your hands. Hold for 10 breaths. If this is too intense for your back or abs, lower your weight onto your thighs as if doing Cobra pose. You can also bend your elbows, walk your hands forward or come down on your forearms. Pretty intense, huh?! Isn’t it amazing how those yoga abdominal exercise poses tighten your abs all the way down to your pubic bone?
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