Best Ab Trainer?

Fit_Friend · Post by **Fit_Friend** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 8:25 pm

They all seem about the same to me with minor variations. Has anyone used any of these?

http://obsessionfitness.com/category/eq ... -trainers/

I believe they can work but wonder how much better than old-fashioned crunches.

Christopheel · Post by **Christopheel** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 9:02 pm

Fit_Friend wrote:They all seem about the same to me with minor variations. Has anyone used any of these?

http://obsessionfitness.com/category/eq ... -trainers/

I believe they can work but wonder how much better than old-fashioned crunches.

Crunch are close too useless, If you need to strengthen you abs : Plank variations Stomach Vaccum Etc. are the way to do it, Cruch won't strengthen your abs won't gives you a solid 6 packs and may cause a tons of postural troubles.

and for machine, save your money

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 11:30 pm

they're equalled number 1 for low back issues....

vamp · Post by **vamp** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 5:58 pm

Okay, never had a 6-pack, trying for them now!

Try these:

All these reps, the slower the better: unweighted exercises max 30 reps per set, very slow, add weight later. Weighted exercises max. 20 reps, very slow. Minimum reps for all is 10.

Aim for 6 sets on the abs per workout and about 24-30 sets per week.

Hip Raises
Leg Raises
Dumbbell or Barbell Sidebends
Cable Crunches
Roman Chair

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 9:53 pm

why so many sets?

vamp · Post by **vamp** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 2:44 am

Sets are a guideline, more sets to exhaustion builds smaller, denser, and tighter muscle like a marathon runner's leg muscles. Small fibers around small and so on. Very dense and strong, thus a strong core. This is what I have found, although others may find results differ for them.

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 2:56 am

what marathon runner's legs are you lookin at?

vamp · Post by **vamp** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 2:58 am

I will not argue, obviously you are right and I am wrong, even oppinions. Please take care, all advice is yours from now on, I will refrain.

Pleasent day to you

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 3:03 am

no need to be like that...if you're gonna say something but can't substantiate it then maybe you shouldn't be giving that advice out

vamp · Post by **vamp** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 3:11 am

as I said, the advice columns are yours, oppinions and personal findings are wrong in your oppinion. I'll keep mine to myself. Best of luck everyone and to you as well.
Cheers and happy fitness to all!

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 12:32 pm

they're not mine by any stretch...all i do is try to give people some education on the subject so they can reach their goals...

Christopheel · Post by **Christopheel** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 7:44 pm

Yes true, Vamp seems to have a solid knowledge in weightlifting, I'm happy to have another one around, but It's true that

High intensity exercises over lower intensity for muscles/strength gains

and

Who cares about training abs really ? Throw them in your workout paired with another exercise (so that you don't waste time) and your gonna be fine.

vamp · Post by **vamp** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 12:19 am

Sorry, tired and edgy last night and got rubbed the wrong way. I've calm down some.

Cheers all.

niamhreilly · Post by **niamhreilly** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 5:48 am

If you really have to go for an ab trainer I would recommend the following.

Crazy Abs Abdominal Exercise Home Gym

The machine is designed to work your core in a single isolated plain of motion. While it was created to work your abs, you also get an added workout for your arms, back, and shoulders.

More details at: http://best-gear.org/crazy-abs-abdomina ... n-youtube/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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