Are any ab machines for real???

[mad dipz]

Does anyone have any insight on any ab machines that are worth buying...maybe like how good is an ab lounge and all that?

I just have the hardest time doing sit-ups or crunches. I feel like my form is right, but maybe my spine is curved awkwardly or something, because I feel alot of pain in my lower back.

If anyone can help me out if any product is worth buying or maybe if you have any suggestions for me that would be grand thanks

 

[thegoodfoods]

DON'T YOU DARE BUY THE AB LOUNGE!

that thing's a peice of crap. you need to do at least 50 reps to feel anything. you want to get strength in the abs. there's this one machine that really hits the abs hard. I think it's Hammer Strength. not sure, i'll keep ya posted, though. 4 sets of 8-12 reps supersetted with some crunches or hanging leg raises 2x a week will be more than sufficient.

I'll describe it, though. you can adjust the seat. you set both legs behind a leg thingy (lol). put both arms over your shoulders to hold the handles there, set the pin and crunch! there are lots of thing like it. i'll try to find a pic.

 

[mad dipz]

lol alright thanks bro

 

[thegoodfoods]

this is it, man!!

http://us.commercial.lifefitness.com/content.cfm/abdominalcrunch_1

 

[Cynical Simian]

Try this "machine": a decline bench and a 45-pound plate on your chest.

 

[needtogetaas]

ab roller fucking hurts like hell thats all I know.if you have tride one you know what I mean.

 

[mad dipz]

this is it, man!!

http://us.commercial.lifefitness.com/content.cfm/abdominalcrunch_1

hey thanks alot bro I'ma check this out

Try this "machine": a decline bench and a 45-pound plate on your chest.

I'll try a decline but idk how much hurtin' 45 lbs. will have on my lower back. I clicked on your link in another thread about posture from neanderthol no more...hopefully that has something to do with my low back hurting cuz I notice that it is really curved in down there.

 

[Cynical Simian]

lol, obviously you're not going to start with a 45 if you've never done decline sit-ups before. Start with bodyweight and work your way up. There's no magic number of sets and reps, but 2-3 sets for 8-15 reps would be a reasonable starting point.

 

[perp69]

Unless you can add weight to it forget it.

Perp

 

[babaa]

do some heavy squats!