can you do ab crunches on this? anyone tried?
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Yes, but I prefer to do them on a mat. It is a little akward to do them on this. Too narrow for me. On the other hand, doing inverted (partially) crunches (if your core and back are strong enough) is a nice workout on this.
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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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Ab workouts can be done with the vest on. Keep in mind that weights go in both the front and back of the vest. When doing standard sit-ups and crunches you will feel the weights in the back if the vest. It is not uncomfortable for me but the weights are noticeable.
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Are you asking if the waist moves? Yes it does and it is strong. It is not flimsy. I can turn 360 and the abdominal crunch is very flexible goes up and down a lot.
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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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Yes you can do crunches and sit-ups. And if you can find a way to weight your feet back extensions.
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I am not sure what a reverse crunch is. You can Google exercises that can be done with this bench but keep in mind that the length of the bench is much less than a gym sized ab bench so you are somewhat limited in what you can use it for.
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It will give you a stronger core for sure! You will feel your abs tighten as you work out. It takes more speed to spin to keep it on your waist, so cardio will also be a part of the conditioning. For the price, it's well worth trying out!
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Yes, mostly lower abs. If you make sure to twist a bit then your upper abs/obliques will get a workout.
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As long as the holes are on the rails (about 12 inches from the top of the rails that are connected to the front stand) that the seat slides up and down on I wouldn't think there would be any problem to use the Ab Crunch on it. I have the XLS Total Gym and have had it for several years now. I don't know if your TG 1000 is an older or newer model. If my answer doesn't help you go to the total gym website and they should be able to help you.
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Yes, there is an "exercise" sheet it comes with and shows how situps can be done. If you put the back rest in the full decline position, then you can sit on the seat, wedge your ankles in and do some situps. It's tough because your back doesn't really hit anything - tighten your abs to stay horizontal and then back up.
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The best answer I can give is it depends on how big your torso is. If you're doing standard crunches it is a little awkward but not impossible. It would work well for decline crunches though. I prefer to take it off though since it restricts expansion of the abs when fully strapped down. it works great for added weight for everything else though: circuits, pullups, pushups, legs, etc.
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I would say it does not really compare to pull-ups or push-ups. You can incorporate more arm usage if you are very fit and able to reach more as you roll forward. I think it is more effective than traditional crunches, especially for the obliques and lower abdominal muscles. It is somewhat similar to planks, an exercise in which you use your body weight.
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Yes, but you have to be active so your core can get heated up and generate more sweat. It also helps with back aches from sit ups and crunches
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Yes, but the belt only works on the butt and thighs not the abs or waist. The belt is worn around the hips and the straps go around the legs. This is not the one that tones your tummy.
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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.
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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.