Im a woman 5'3". I need an ab bench to do crunches and twists on. Is this a good bench for that
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I'm the same height, though found this to be just a little short on length. Don't get me wrong it does the job, but is poorly constructed with the pads in slightly the wrong place.
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In regard to your height and the type of work-out that you indicated, I think this bench would be OK for you. The main problem that I have with my bench is that the safety pin isn't fitting properly but that doesn't mean that you would have the same problem.
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Hi Jan, if you are looking for a device specifically for ab work, this won't be good for you. This inversion table is more important if you are looking to stretch your spine. Mostly designed for releif in back pains. Hope this would answer your question.Amos
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I'm 5'6" and 166 lbs and I have no issues with it. When you first start to use it, it can be uncomfortable on your neck and shoulders but the more you wear it the easier it gets. You can also condition your way up to the full way by removing some sand bags and working your way back up to it. Just be cautious with the types of workouts your doing.
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I have tried it for abs, but I really didn't like the pressure it put on my legs. I think the leg pads are set back a little too far. I'm 5'11", and it fits me well. At 6'2", I would imagine it would still fit you. I'm no where close to feeling like I am hanging off of it.
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Yes, but have you never used the wheel, I'd suggest taking it extremely moderate. I suggest doing 2 extension only and possibly 1. The Ab Carver will do things to your muscle groups in the arms,chest,stomach and groin that you wouldn't imagine. Start slowly the first time and the next day you'll feel compelled to give up, but don't. After a couple weeks you'll develope stamina and will increase your reps and the fat will give way to muscle and a contoured stomach, back, arms, chest.
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I would think it's for men & women. It gives a good work out sitting or standing.
1211863
no.definitely for the taller group. bought it for someone who is 5'10", he uses it at the lowest level. So tall people....this bench is amazing!
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I'm 5'2" and it seemed too short to work out my abs, I had to lean forward to pull myself up and it worked my arms and not my abs. At 5'7" I'd think that your tall enough that it would work your abs AND your arms.
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It would work for you. I am petite as well and it worked very well. Just make sure you try it as soon as you get it because when I bought a replacement recently after many years it did not work at all. By the time I went to use it I discovered it did not work at all and had already thrown away the box and it was too late to return it.
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I have not really used it for ab work although I think it would work nicely. Thanks for asking.
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I am 6'3", 260+ lbs and i have plenty of room on the bench. In fact, I can do seated reverse flys on the side of the bench, and the cushion does not bend or flex.Great Bench
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No, the seat is huge, and your body will naturally fit into the angle created by the incline. There are multiple incline settings. It doesn't go straight up, but close. Only one decline, and obviously only one flat. This bench is huge, and is best for a tall person, but I still love it at only 5' 10". It stands up nicely with wheels on the end to move it around easily. I never worry about this bench breaking, regardless of how much weight I put on it
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I'm 5'3" and it works fine for me, I can't see that it would be any different for someone a few inches shorter. The one difference that I noticed with this machine compared to other row machines is that you can't accumulate momentum, which is actually really nice, it makes it so your first pull on the bar is the same difficulty, as every time you pull it, if that makes sense.
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Jan, I only use it of its purpose. I don't think it is a good fit for ab work.
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Yes its fine,just the size alone is too big for me. To reach the bar hurts my arms because its to far away. I am not short or small . 5`5 height female. Must be better for a man or taller woman.
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I do, though I don't know that it's really made for that. It's high enough off the ground so that it wouldn't be good if you were fairly short or if you had bad knees. For me, the bench works okay for step-ups. I don't share the other reviewer's concern about stability; though the bench is tall, it's not too narrow (at least for me).
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I would say that would work for you. I am also 5'3" but weight 130 lbs and it works great for me. Good luck with your firm up. There is so much you can do with your hoop besides just hula hooping.