can you do ab work on inversion table
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You can do some shallow crunches while inverted, but the table is so well balanced that it will probably right itself if you bend too far up.
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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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I would not recommend abwork on this table, as I think it is made to be a little more light-weight and portable. Some of the other tables available look better suited for this purpose. However, for inversion, this table is excellent. You may consider contacting the manufacturer to be sure.
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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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Jan, I only use it of its purpose. I don't think it is a good fit for ab work.
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This inversion table has helped me, however other people I know say it did not work. When I first started to use it, the pain got a little worse, but I stuck with it. I use the table 4X a day for 5 min. at a 20° angle as recommended by my chiropractor. If you have high blood pressure be careful.
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Yes you can use it to work your abs. I do it every time I use the inversion table. The table is sturdy enough to do work your abs and turn to strengthen your back at the same time.
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I have year round allergies and have felt no adverse affects while on the inversion table. I feel a little pressure in my head but that is due to blood flow and being upside down. The secret is to start off slow and at the 20 degree angle, then work your way up to full inversion over time. It worked for me!
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You CAN do ab exercises but I do mine on a decline bench. Everyone has their own taste/way of doing abs. I would say a 180 sit up would be for advanced builders. If you do use it for situps, do the situps FIRST before you allow yourself to decompress.
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Fwatson, what do u require per an "answer" that has not been offered already? Have you any experience in using an inversion table, and why are u seeking to purchase one Fwatson? Let me know and I will try to help.
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Yes it works perfectly fine. You can do sit ups crunches ab twist. A lot of things
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I'm not going to lie, not super comfy. What I did was take a pair of Thick, Fleece slipper socks...... I cut the ends off and slipped them over the ankle bars. It was a big help. Over-all, I still rate this a VERY nice inversion table.
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You can adjust the angle by adjusting the strap underneath the table. I have mine let out completely because I invert completely upside down but it can be adjusted to however far you want to go. God bless you!
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Yes you can, all you need is a bench that will incline. I use mine for this all the time.
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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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I have only used my inversion table for 5 minutes each time. I believe they suggest using it for shorter amounts of time (not exceeding 5 minutes), but use it several times each day.
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You could probably set it up to do some ab work but I haven't tried any exercises like that. It's not really designed for that. By design,the device balances your body on it and if you were to lift your upper body all the way up, it might cause you to rotate back upright unless you adjust the settings so you are not balanced.
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Yes...excellent inversion table, can also lock into several degrees. You can also do inverted sit ups...
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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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Yes the table does allow you to totally invert. It is adjustable with a bar for your angle. When you take the adjustable bat completely out you can be totally upside down.
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There is a strap to control the amount of inversion . I use mind at about 60 degrees. If you go to a full 90 degree inversion there are handle bar to pull yourself back up if you don't have the pivots set so your arm movement will allow it to come back up. You don't have to go the full 90 degree to get the benefits of the table. I have use one now for about 8 years. This unit was an upgrade for my older cheaper version.