Are ab workout machines bad?

Ab exercise machines present no problems . They don’t train your abs the wrong way or cause bad form. … A torso rotation machine will work the obliques, as well as any machine that allows for side-to-side motion. Any machine that brings the lower body up toward the upper body will target the lower abdominals.22 Eyl 2012

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Does the abdominal crunch machine work?

According to the study, researchers found that most of the claims made by ab machine manufacturers are greatly exaggerated and that the devices worked no better to stimulate muscle activity than good old-fashioned crunches or sit-ups . But despite the surrounding hype, ab machines may not be without certain value.

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Are ab machines pointless?

Why it’s useless: The ab machine can be awkward at best, and injurious at worst , says Holland. “Users of different heights and fitness levels often have a difficult time activating their abdominal muscles correctly.” What to do instead: Planks offer a much more natural alternative to build strength, says Holland.

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