You say it can work your abs, but does the table lock into place for you to do so?
1103872
The table does not lock in place but it does come with a strap to limit downward travel for those that don't want to go totally vertical. You can do setups without the table moving in the vertical position
2253612
No. When I Assembled It, I Had No Issues With Piece Being Lose. It Does Rock Back N Forth,But Not Enough To Ruin My Workouts.
1539411
No, it does not lock. You can adjust the height setting to make it easier to balance your weight. I would imagine it would be quite dangerous to have a locking position.
771915
I suppose you could on a table top but there is very little tension control. It wouldn't be a great workout for upper body.
414195
Yes, it does. It has some compression qualities about it that help hold the flab in a little bit.
709310
Yes it does. It can actually decline a little beyond flat if you want for doing crunches.
1559731
It certainly is sturdy enough. I've tried to do them on there; I haven't been successful tho. It's kinda hard to do (at least for me) to get a good crunch in while hanging at a 90 angle. 90 is the only position it'll lock in for the crunches. I kinda wish I could lock it in at a lesser angle to do some crunches on, but when u try to do crunches at any other angle, it just brings u back to the upright position.
296876
Sitting slightly reclined, while pedaling, the leg and hip muscles are engaged vigorously. I'm sure the abdominal muscles are slightly engaged, but not vigorously as there is no "push and pull" with your arms.
879127
On the lowest setting, no. You basically push your hips forward while squeezing your buttocks. This contraption is amazing! only thing i have found to actually help me. Good luck
1400912
yes---pretty good for that too. the back rest has 4 positions, and i put it all the way down to do inclined sit ups. i also do tummy crunches by placing my butt at the end of the back rest (when the bench is in a flat position), holding on to the top bars and raising my legs slowly and holding for 30 seconds. 20x and it's pain city...but i've got some abs now. not bad for a guy 65.
741457
Yes, this inversion table does rotate where you can be completely upside down. You can elect to have the tilt less than full if you desire. I normally hang completely upside down and then do crunches while hanging.Hope this helps in your evaluation. I have very pleased with my unit and use it most days.
1354538
I would say crunches and sit ups no. When you pull yourself up you change the balance and the table rises with you
371929
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.
1630527
Yes it will help build abs with proper diet and exercise and doing this workout five days a week.
215476
it only works if you have already built up a foundation of your "six pack". With a good healthy diet and daily workouts, this belt is just to "HELP" the process of toning your abs. You still have to workout and eat right in order to get the results that you really want.
1913725
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
735380
Yes, mostly lower abs. If you make sure to twist a bit then your upper abs/obliques will get a workout.