While it’s known that having a good diet, great workout program and consistency are keys to getting flat abs, there’s another factor that could help make things easier. Machines, these tools can help you in your workout. They help you isolate stomach muscles, they help you break the monotonous sit-up or crunches. Using these correctly can help give you an edge in your flat stomach goals.
We compiled what we feel and have tested, 10 of the best ab exercise machines on the market. Everyone is different so make sure you find the right one for you.
10. Ab Tightener
The Ab Tightener is a simple, but great equipment that can be used anywhere. This equipment is very easy to use. While seated with the legs folded at 90 degrees, the user places the bottom of the tightener near the knees. Then, while holding unto the handles, the abs muscles are contracted so that the upper body is folded down into a crunch, then, back to the starting position. What is so great about this equipment is that it targets the stomach muscles with a simple motion but tightens the whole abs.
9. Ab Wheel
The Ab Wheel is an inexpensive piece of equipment that gives you and effective ab workout. While it is easy to use, it does require caution. When using the wheel, you can fall flat on the floor. Make sure you bend the wheel place it just in front of your feet. Slowly and carefully, roll as far as the you can then back up to starting position.
8. Ab Circle Pro
The Ab Circle is another good one. It combines your cardio and ab workout. You start on your knees while the hands grip the handle bars. You can work the right and left side flexion by swinging towards both sides.
7. Ab Swing
The Ab Swing is great because it focuses on all your ab muscles. You tilt to one side so you are sitting on your butt. By contracting your stomach muscles, the legs are pulled ensuring a great workout.
6. 45 Degree Slant Board
The Slant Board is used to tone the back muscles and also your abs. You can perform this by turning your body sideways on the board while your feet are secured to the bottom supports.
5. Medicine Ball
The medicine ball can be used for creative ab workouts. It can be moved around for various positions and can also be used for balance training.
4. BOSU Balance Trainer
The Both Sides Up Balance Trainer is a domed gear used to develop balance and perform exercises. You can leverage the numerous workouts and incorporate your own stomach exercise.
3. Exercise Ball
The Exercise Ball is one of the best and easy to use for your ab workout. You can use it for crunches, side crunches, planks, and oblique. The best part is – they are inexpensive.
2. Captain’s Chair
The Captain’s Chair is a padded workout machine where you can develop your ab muscles. You start by letting your legs hang towards the floor. Grip the handles and slowly raise the knees towards your chest and back to your original position.
1. Ab Machines
Ab machines are the equipment of choice if you want to perform various ab exercises and have fun doing it. It works your legs, thighs, abs, and your butt. Depending on what you get, the options that can be added to your stomach workouts are great.
There you go. Find one that suits your style and start the road to having a flat stomach. Good luck!