can I do inclined situps
2054773
Yes, though if you want to do sit ups without being completely inverted, you will need to adjust the height measurement to just a couple of inches shorter than your actual height. The table is counter balanced so well that if you set it to your actual height and are not fully inverted, the table will rock back upright as you do your sit ups.
1716383
The slant is only one angle and cannot be changed. Lie all the way back and feet are above head. I've found that to increase the demand on the stomach area, holding weights makes a big difference and there's no limit as to how heavy the weights can be except for that 300 lb. total limit. It's a good workout.
196261
You need enough space that let you do a burpee. You dont move that much sideways. Hope this helps!
1655378
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.
2242209
I suppose you could put some pressure on your abs. However, when I have to use the thing my back is killing me so I haven't. At full inversion I doubt you'll be able to do much of a sit up in a classic sense however.
1266495
No, but you can pull up arm and leg exercises on the internet. I think you will find it very exercise friendly. The piece in the back of the chair is to keep you setting correctly with good posture. I find this very helpful.
1285856
No, for a few reasons. Although the bar sits at 46 1/2" H, which is debatably low, you cannot turn the uprights around. Therefore you would have to lift the bar over the back of the uprights. To do squats, you would either have to back up to the bench or approach it face first. If you back up to it, the cross bar which holds the uprights will hit the back of your ankles, and the inclined bench will jab your back. If you go face first, the inclined bench would jab your chest as you try to get underneath the bar. I personally would not attempt to so squats with this bench. Thanks.
1553122
When you say lock, I'm not sure what you mean. The amount of "teeter" is controlled by a pretty healthy strap that is set to your level of comfort as to how far you want to tip back. At any of the angles, or at the most extreme angle, almost vertical, you can do any set ups, stomach crunches you want and the teeter board does not move. From the full back, inverted position, it takes a little effort to right oneself. I would not be afraid of doing set ups, upside down, and having the board tilt forward. Also, from a stand point of an emergency occouring when fully inverted, one would not want the teeter board to be locked. Locking in any of the positions I don't believe would be a good idea.
652926
I can't see why you couldn't as the vest falls just below your chest. Unfortunately I don't do traditional sit-ups anymore to give you a true answer. I take on the non-traditional ab/core workout as you would see in the Insanity program. The vest never bunches up for anything else that I do. Its very well built and the velcro straps are sturdy so it keeps it tight to the body. I can say that the vest is one of the best purchases for training purposes that have ever made. You'll be amazed how fast you get used to the weight during your workout. I swear by it and highly recommend it. Hope that helped. J
8135
It would be difficult to do squats off the back of this bench. The uprights lean towards the back. I wouldn't suggest it.
74089
It is. However, angle is a little steep for incline press with a bar. It doesn't feel quite right. I'd recommend doing incline press with barbell. Decline is ok for bar use.
1608613
You can but for myself, I'd say no. I wouldn't use it to do those routines because it does restrict severe movement. There is flexibility in the belt but with severe movements you have greater awkward feeling of movement.
851093
Yes you can. Great peice of equipment for the price. I bout the incline decline press to go with it.
233207
If I understand the question, the answer is 'no'. Too be clear of the table you would have to invert beyond 180 degrees which this machine does not. You can do situps and twists but your back will have some contact with the table. Other than that, the machine is well made and sturdy and I like the locking system which is easy to control and the feet constraints are comfortable.Dan.
1870933
Twisting is one of many exercises you can do. You can also do lunges, squats, yoga poses, push ups, and any exercises to tone your core.
979841
I can do a partial inverted sit up on it. I can't do a full inverted sit up because I'm not physically able to. I don't think it is as good for this application as gravity boots. However, I think someone in better shape could probably come up with something they were happy with. If you get carried away with it, you can shift your point of balance too much and it will go back over.
1354539
You might be able to do a modified ab workout because, as you suspected, lifting your torso up will cause the device to move up too, but one of my dogs brings toys to me when I'm inverted and I'll swing up a bit to throw the toy for her to retrieve and the abs get involved a little.