I notice the model is upside down. Can I turn around and use this machine for my abs too?
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I'm not an expert, but I don't think that's advisable. If you want a single piece of equipment to do both, I suggest you keep looking for a combination style machine. I have seen them here designed to work multiple areas. The only caution is that combination equipment often comes with trade offs in performance or design.
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You can, but be careful since there is nothing to prevent over-extension in that direction.
1705355
Yes I do all the time and side ways for love handles this bench shrunk my hips
1705356
I've turned around and used this for abs, but it doesn't really target the muscles well at all. I only use this for back and sides, and do other things for abs.
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I'm guessing it would be dangerous to hyperextend your abs that far back, but would ask a trainer or physical therapist.
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This is a great bench for back excercises, it works the abs too but I don't know if you could use it for doing situps easily. I find if you lift yourself up when doing the back extensions it hits the abs pretty hard.
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I would have to say no. If you look at the example pic in the add you can kind of see the soft S shape. Reversing it does not look like it is right. JMHOSecondly, I am not entirely sure how the arm extensions would hold position of slide being upside down. I think you are best checking with the manufactured. The unit is really well made and definitely worth the effort if it can operate the way you want.
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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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Yes, you can turn them any way you like. I've found myself having unintentionally rotated the weights switching between exercises to the point the logo (on top) was completely upside down. There was no change in the plate positioning, weight distribution, grip, etc. I've had (and very actively) used these for six months now and they are phenomenal.
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Yes you can do unassisted inverted situps . I was able to do them just fine. Not using the optional yellow stop bar allows you to go a full 180 so you can do a situp. Quick tip, if you just try to do a sit up, the weight shift will make you go back up. What you have to do is crunch your lower body (feet) as you bring your upper body up so that the inversion table doesn't shift up from your the body movement. Not sure if that makes any sense but it works as long as you have the strength and the right movement.
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i THINK you are asking if you can use it upside down like a table sander. i do, i screw blocks to the bench to hold it in place. hope that helps.
475867
This is not the right thing for it. This is a binder and you need an abdominal splint along with a lifestyle change to bring your abs back together. This definitely won't work.
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Yes, you can turn it upside down and put your feet on top or use on the side.
1736707
It is not designed to run in reverse, however if you turn the machine around (controls away from participant) it is in reverse. Agree with other comment, it is not a work out machine. I bought if for my wife who is recovering from a stroke and it is great for her.
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Hello Pam, im not clear what you mean by this...if you mean if you can use both sides, the answer is no; if you mean just flipping when you are trying to move it, yes but it is a heavy mattress. it comes squeezed and you might think it is a small mattress. It expands amazingly and it is rather heavy. Hope i answer your question.
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There are feet on the bottom. Its designed to be used one way. Never bothered flipping it over. Wouldn't see why it wouldn't technically function upside down though. Not sure why you'd need it to=)
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I haven't tried it since I bought mine because of a slipped disc, but if you were in the vertical position and you were just doing crunches and not trying to do full sit ups I thing it would work.
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Not sure, but I guess you could, but the whole thing would have to be upside down. I have not encounter your issue. Try it out. Wish you luck.
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Technically you can it for that the machine is high enough , I have never tried doing that only regular dips and weighted dips. But also you would have to rotate your hands since there is no direct straight bar like normal. I would advise being careful of you do try them
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I don't see how it could be done as the connection to the waterline is on that side. Could you use it upside down?
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Yes you can you become completely inverted I have not done any ab workout, because I can not stay inverted for very long, the blood runs to my head This is very hard to assemble, the instuctions are not very good. If you do purchase this, when putting together finger tighten the screws first and then tighten after assembled. I used a small rolled up towel behind my back for strech, that seems to help. If I could do over, I really dont think I would purchase.
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If you do the exercises correctly, yes I did!! You have to really be conscious of using your abs and really feel it. I love it for abs.