Best Ab Trainer?

[Fit_Friend]

They all seem about the same to me with minor variations. Has anyone used any of these?

http://obsessionfitness.com/category/eq ... -trainers/

I believe they can work but wonder how much better than old-fashioned crunches.

[Christopheel]

They all seem about the same to me with minor variations. Has anyone used any of these?

http://obsessionfitness.com/category/eq ... -trainers/

I believe they can work but wonder how much better than old-fashioned crunches.

Crunch are close too useless, If you need to strengthen you abs : Plank variations Stomach Vaccum Etc. are the way to do it, Cruch won't strengthen your abs won't gives you a solid 6 packs and may cause a tons of postural troubles.

and for machine, save your money

[swanso5]

they're equalled number 1 for low back issues....

[vamp]

Okay, never had a 6-pack, trying for them now!

Try these:

All these reps, the slower the better: unweighted exercises max 30 reps per set, very slow, add weight later. Weighted exercises max. 20 reps, very slow. Minimum reps for all is 10.

Aim for 6 sets on the abs per workout and about 24-30 sets per week.

Hip Raises
Leg Raises
Dumbbell or Barbell Sidebends
Cable Crunches
Roman Chair

[swanso5]

why so many sets?

[vamp]

Sets are a guideline, more sets to exhaustion builds smaller, denser, and tighter muscle like a marathon runner's leg muscles. Small fibers around small and so on. Very dense and strong, thus a strong core. This is what I have found, although others may find results differ for them.

[swanso5]

what marathon runner's legs are you lookin at?

[vamp]

I will not argue, obviously you are right and I am wrong, even my oppinions. Please take care, all advice is yours from now on, I will refrain.

Pleasent day to you

[swanso5]

no need to be like that...if you're gonna say something but can't substantiate it then maybe you shouldn't be giving that advice out

[vamp]

as I said, the advice columns are yours, my oppinions and my personal findings are wrong in your oppinion. I'll keep mine to myself. Best of luck everyone and to you as well.
Cheers and happy fitness to all!

[swanso5]

they're not mine by any stretch...all i do is try to give people some education on the subject so they can reach their goals...

[Christopheel]

Yes true, Vamp seems to have a solid knowledge in weightlifting, I'm happy to have another one around, but It's true that

High intensity exercises over lower intensity for muscles/strength gains

and

Who cares about training abs really ? Throw them in your workout paired with another exercise (so that you don't waste time) and your gonna be fine.

[vamp]

Sorry, tired and edgy last night and got rubbed the wrong way. I've calm down some.

Cheers all.

[niamhreilly]

If you really have to go for an ab trainer I would recommend the following.

Crazy Abs Abdominal Exercise Home Gym

The machine is designed to work your core in a single isolated plain of motion. While it was created to work your abs, you also get an added workout for your arms, back, and shoulders.

More details at: http://best-gear.org/crazy-abs-abdomina ... n-youtube/