Is the bowflex gym style ab crunch an a accessory for my pr 1000 home gym?
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My personal preference for ab crunches,is from a sitting position,pulling weight from the lower pulleys.Lock the arms in the straps,add whatever weight you prefer,and dip forward.You can regulate how much pressure you shift to your abs.And can also add twists for the lats,and back.I find that is much less strainful,than doing them from a sitting position,and still can maximize energy to the abs.===Richard
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The PR-1000 is not upgradable, the Blaze is upgradeable. The ab crunch is for the Xtreme 2 SE. I suggest ordering the Bowflex catalog and information booklet from the Bowflex website, they are free. Check out the home gym manuals while your at the website. This way you can really evaluate the Bowflex home gyms and which one best meets your needs. The Blaze manual has better pictures and includes The Bowflex Body Leanness Program, it is free and downloadable. I hope this helps you.
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I dont think so. Unless you modify your pr1000, there isnt much you can do it
1655380
We have one of these and it is great. However, I don't see how you could do crunches on it unless you would lock it from moving. It is designed to return to its upright position as you lift your upper body. I suppose you could re-balance the table so it would be heavy on one end. That would involve unbolting it to change the balance point.
610700
The ab crunch is a great accessory....i have an XLS....if you have a hole at the top of each rail and the holes are even with each other then it should work
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I think you could actually make some, I have been thinking about it myself. I was on the total gym website and I like the new handles they have as well. I also like the foot bar they have which is taller than the thing that comes with the total body works. I showed it to my husband and he is going to make me a similar one, seems pretty simple if you can weld or bend metal tubing. It would be nice if they offer accessories like that, but I think for now it would be pretty easy to make your own.
1896476
Yes, the size is good. Watch "Ab Roller Plus 15 Minute Power Program" on Youtube. It gives you a good idea about different ways of using this product.
1477095
You would be disappointed...not the same kind of workout as a bow flex. Better off joining a gym for the several months.
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I have the Powerblocks. They are quick to change weights and actually better on many exercises than the bowflex or similiar systems since they are about 4 inches shorter. I had another style of expanding weights and hated the way the ends would hit each other on shoulder exercises. No issues with the Powerblocks for me.
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I Love this machine. Does it work? It depends if you use it consistently. I feel great when I use it. I typically do squats, ab twists and air boxing to get a total body workout. Last week I actually was on with my weights. I do not regret getting this machine but give it your best and I believe it will be good to your body :)
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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
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It is excellent. I bought it for flat and incline bench presses. I also use it for seated curls and seated shoulkder presses. I think it is a good buy,
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I have had my machine for about a year now. I have found the ab workout to be very effective. For my program, I complete my normal set of bent knee situps, and follow with inverting, then a set of inverted situps. I do not re-position the bar, as recommended in the instructions. I leave it in the inversion position. Prior to buying this machine, any type of situp caused back problems for me. This has allowed me to increase my ab workout without any negative effects. I highly recommend this machine.
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Yes. I bought this one: http://www.bowflexhomegyms.com/bowflex-home-gyms-us/accessories/machineupgrades/prdcdovr~001-3660/Bowflex+EZ+Curl+Bar.jsp
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Steve, this is a great machine but shop around for the lat pull down add-on. There are much cheaper options out there. This machine with add-on is amazing for a home gym. I'm 6'1" and can do any/every exercise possible.
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Yes. I have my bowflex, treadmill, and punching bag on it. I bought three sets of these and used it as flooring for my garage.
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I would say yes it does. I have a Bowflex on my mat and it is a big machine. The mat is very thick and super heavy. A worth while investment especially if you have hardwood floors as i do. Amazon does offer a bundle for both. Hope this heps.
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Yes the press-up bars do fit on the Pro Total Gym. I also am going to add the weight bar, Cyclo Trainer and Dip Bars and have already purchased the AbCrunch, Leg Pully Accessory Kit, Pilates Accessory Kit, a wing Attachment and squat stand. I purchased several videos at www.TotalGymCatalog.com and all the accessories are available there. I love my Total Gym.
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Well, about the weights, Im not so sure, cause Im still on the alpha cycle, which doesnt have any excercise with liftsAnd about the mat, I dont think it's so necessary to buy one, obviously is more confortable than the floor :), but if you can buy one, you can use it making t25 or maybe yoga! I do have one And I use it for the abs program And the stretchRegards!