can you do back crunches with this machine
1773426
Yes, that is the reason that I bought it. Had some difficulty with assembly , but got help from Body Solid and still use the machine.
1773427
Sorry no you cannot do back crunches is made to forward/stomach crunches with weight plates if wanted/needed.
1773428
Unfortunately back hyper extensions are not an exercise that can be performed on this piece.
266090
My wife and I use this machine a couple of times a week. You are only suppose use it at 20 or 30 degrees (that's all you need if you have a bad back). And not for more than 10 or 15 minutes at a time. When you start, start at about 15 or 20 degrees.
701844
Yes you can perform lying leg curls on it, you just have to remove the curl platform before doing so.......
250538
Yes just like most any other weight lifting exercise. If done with correct form there are great benefits from this machine.
1376560
That would best be answered by the creator of the tool but I would say it depends on how often you use it. Nothing replaces actual crunches (IMO) but this works.
858159
Hardly likely, provided the dips are done bio-mechanically correctly. Remember to not go deeper than pectoral level, when 'dipping', as hyper-extension of the delts can lead to painful bursitis, and or, tissue-tears.The machine is very well-designed and once used as directed, shall yield accident-free results.
610701
I don't see why not. I don't think that they would make a different Ab Crunch for each individual model.Note: I believe one can get just as good of an ab workout by just putting the machine at the highest level, mount machine by laying on your back, push handles and of course cables to your sides and crunch till your tummy has enough, then take a two minute break and then.........have at it again.Just my opinion.Gary
1338560
This machine will help you with your back. No need to press hard and hunch over due to the fact that it has 2 speeds of motion to gently "Scrub" the floor. I do have to remind myself from time to time that I dont NEED to hunch- lol. Hope this helps!!
1354538
I would say crunches and sit ups no. When you pull yourself up you change the balance and the table rises with you
1936801
Not sure. It is pretty powerful and if you so some streches and squates while on it you certainly get more of a work out. I also bought it to reduce cellulite however I have not used it regularly enough to say that it works for this purpose. I like the machine and was sore after using it the first couple of times on fast setting I'm thin and fit build
874735
Yes! I do them regularly. The technique is to do one leg at a time. Stand next to the machine, hands on hips, place knee on upper padded bar and slip leg between and engage ankle, and then curl. With practice it's easy.
2368
I'm not a licensed PT but I do own this machine and can say the it does indeed strengthen your abs. I use it as illustrated in this photo as well as turning side ways for strengthening those muscles as well as also flipping completely around and doing it opposite. It's important to remember to never over extend yourself so that you don't hurt your back. The muscle lies below the fat, so as for belly fat - that will require watching what you eat and maybe adding a little cardio.
2054820
I was not aware that the machine could help tone excess fat on any part of your body. However, I wish you much luck with your machine.
1875863
The machine doesn't use elastic bands. I grip the black strip at the top of the back rest & then use my muscles for the pull-ups. I also turn on my sides & do 50 crunches each. Thanks for asking.
51843
I'm honestly not sure...It strengthens your core, even more so when you contract your muscles properly when using it. I've never been a huge fan of exercise balls & sit-ups because of lower back issues, but I love this machine and I have noticed my posture has improved. Sorry I wasn't of more help...
2270053
Not really a machine for bulking up - it's more for toning and cutting. If you really want to bulk up, nothing will replace an actual gym. It's not easy to collapse (fold down) either. Overall, great machine, but more for cutting and toning.
1457594
not so much as other machines you can use your hole body, for me I have very weak legs also with a very bad back and it has helped me a lot love it