Can you lay down and do abs on this?
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Yes, there is room for abdominal workouts. Your back will be supported by the trampoline mat and your legs will hang off the frame. You can perform a variety of sit-up routines to help strength your core. You may want to check out our sample workouts on YouTube!
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Squats with the bottom end attached while leaning back a bit one leg at a time if you like & control the weight with the handles. You can do it the other way around to holding onto the handles while lifting your head up to get your bottom abs which works wonders! I have not used the total gym in years, but these are my favorite to do.
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I have, but it's kind of heavy for me. I'll usually lay in bed, position it on my lower back and press against the bed. It works much better when you have help.
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My personal preference for ab crunches,is from a sitting position,pulling weight from the lower pulleys.Lock the arms in the straps,add whatever weight you prefer,and dip forward.You can regulate how much pressure you shift to your abs.And can also add twists for the lats,and back.I find that is much less strainful,than doing them from a sitting position,and still can maximize energy to the abs.===Richard
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You could but the foam starts firm and the longer your on it the softer it becomes. You would notice you had pad unless your a back sleeper then you should be fine.
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The chair shape is rigid. Very comfy on your back, but you would have to be shaped wierd to lie on it on your belly. So the answer to your question is no.
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i think it would be a great core workout. i would put it on the floor and try and sit for core
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Jordan J. - Yes you can do sit-ups on this bench once you TOTALLY assemble it. Upon receipt of this "bench" I was surprised and disappointed to find it was a KIT which required total assembly with over fifty (50) pieces of hardware.
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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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I would think it would be an almost impossible feat to use this while lying down. I use a chair about the same height as a dining room chair when I pedal with this. It gives you the same feeling of a recumbent bike. I absolutely love this bike and ride it between 10 to 15 miles every day. I have firmed up muscles, developed more stamina and lost weight. Can't beat that!
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yes, you can use it lying down or sitting. just make sure it sits on a flat surface.
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For abs I lie down with my feet hooked under the leg bar and do sit ups. For the gluteus I would use the strap behind the heel and do straight leg pull backs. I haven't done a lot of work on this and I am certainly not an expert.
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Yes it can be , I find this one of the best thing I have ever bought for staying in shape. I was not easy to put up but, not hard either.
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no. no. you must be lying down on top of the unit. your weight is required for the desired effect. you may need to pad the rotating massage gears with towels if it is to strong.
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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've been able to lay on it on my bed to get a back massage but I think it would be painful to put all your weight on it laying right on top. I usually half lay on my side.
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Turn sideways and lay on your hips. Hold a weight in your hand to increase the intensity.