Is it good for abs ?
1890830
It is a good all around exersize machine. you use your legs and your arms. Yes it does pull on your stomach muscles. I use it mostly for a quick workout. you can get your heart rate up . If you want you can work up a sweat. I have had mine for 15 years. they are well built.
1890831
Not really. It's more of a general body workout . . . so yes, it does work your abs, but only in the sense that it works most of your muscle groups. For ab work, nothing beats the old crunchs and leg-lifts.
1890832
I have used this Rider for over twenty years. It is good for all muscle groups except the abs. Do other exercise for that muscle group. What I love about this Rider is that you can do aerobic and anaerobic exercises. I alternate, day to day. As you get stronger and more developed, you can add weights to the bar just under the seat in order to increase resistance. I do 45-minute workouts, 4 days a week. On the aerobic days, I build to 50 reps per minute. For more information regarding how this Rider came about, buy Covert Bailey's book, "Fit or Fat". He invented the machine.
1890833
It depends on your fitness level. Anyone more advance than beginners, IMO will not feel a challenge.
1922368
This is a very good product, but as with most fitness items it's designed to work your muscles whether they have some fat over them or not. Fat will not change the effectiveness of the product. The real benefit will be seen with continued use of the product.
1206000
If you want to use it to tighten abs you have to do ab exercises while you are using it
707704
The best answer I can give is it depends on how big your torso is. If you're doing standard crunches it is a little awkward but not impossible. It would work well for decline crunches though. I prefer to take it off though since it restricts expansion of the abs when fully strapped down. it works great for added weight for everything else though: circuits, pullups, pushups, legs, etc.
483097
Dear BNL,It's a great piece of work out equip for your upper body: triceps, biceps,& deltoids. I'm not sure about the rotator cuff & as far as the abs go; it's fair. It also gives your legs an incredible work out depending on where you place your feet (upper pedal position). Overall, it's a great piece of equip! I hope this helps.Michele : - )
1286444
Sorry, I don't know. I don't use it. You can get the same effect without it. Just do crunches.
1057557
I have used this welder to repair polypropylene parts on an older 4 wheeler with good results. The manual says it can be used on ABS.Don
235692
Not at all. Hip Hop Abs is really fun but, no where near as challenging as Insanity. Hip Hop Abs almost seems like its for beginners or just a daily maintenance video to get you off the couch everyday. Hope this helps.
609917
This product is meant to tighten the ab muscles, not get rid of fat. You must do cardio to trim the fat. Add this with cardio and you should see results!!
121961
I have tried it for abs, but I really didn't like the pressure it put on my legs. I think the leg pads are set back a little too far. I'm 5'11", and it fits me well. At 6'2", I would imagine it would still fit you. I'm no where close to feeling like I am hanging off of it.
151681
If you do not have a lot of belly fat the ab workout part should be effective.
1146101
Depends on what you mean. You can tighten your core muscles, but not like exercises made just for that.
677903
I Love this machine. Does it work? It depends if you use it consistently. I feel great when I use it. I typically do squats, ab twists and air boxing to get a total body workout. Last week I actually was on with my weights. I do not regret getting this machine but give it your best and I believe it will be good to your body :)
57520
I do believe the FlexBelt will certainly "help" in acquiring a six pack! I also believe tummy fat as well as overall "fat' is and should be addressed by an excellent "junk free" diet with excercise directed by a knowledgeable trainer. My Flex Belts are my true incentive for immediate results... hope this answers your question. Janice D
1601273
If you do the exercises correctly, yes I did!! You have to really be conscious of using your abs and really feel it. I love it for abs.
712316
Let me first congratulate you for purchasing the Hip Hop Abs workout. You will not be disappointed. Don't worry about getting the movements correctly that will come in time. As long as you are persistent and tilt, tuck and tighten you will see results and of course you are going to SWEAT. .Bottom line just have fun and work it..
2004456
This device mainly works the abs - but there's more research showing that people with back trouble have weaker multifidus muscles - check out Treat Your Own Spinal Stenosis for ex's.