Abdominal (PL-AB)
| Machine Weight: | lbs. = 355 | kg. = 161 |
| Max User Weight: | lbs. = 350 | kg. = 158.8 |
| Starting Resistance: | lbs. = 25 + 10% of user weight | kg. = 11.3 + 10% of user weight |
| Total Max Resistance: | lbs. = 125 | kg. = 60 |
| Max Plate Capacity*: | 3-25 lb. plates | 4-15 kg. plates |
| Size** (L x W x H): | in. = 58 x 57 x 65 | cm = 148 x 144 x 165 |
| Live Area*** (L x W x H): | in. = 106 x 81 x 77 | cm = 270 x 205 x 196 |
Note: *Capacities listed are calculated using a thickness of 1-5/8" for 45lb weight plates
and
48mm for 25 kg weight plates. If your facility uses thicker weight plates, the capacity
may be
reduced.
Note: **Dimensions are without weight plates.
Note: ***Live Area dimensions calculated and shown assuming a weight plate diameter of 46
cm.
- Muscles Used:
- Abdominals, Obliques
- Setup:
- Abdominal Crunch: Load the appropriate amount of weight plates to ensure proper resistance. Adjust the seat height so that the lower back pad is resting on your lower back. Sit in the machine with your legs placed behind the lower roller pads. Grip handles.
- Oblique: Load the appropriate amount of weight plates to ensure proper resistance. Adjust the seat height so that the lower back pad is resting on your lower back. Using the front lever, adjust the seat rotation to the left or right. Sit in the machine with your legs placed behind the lower roller pads. Grip handles.
- Performing the Exercise:
- Abdominal Crunch: With a controlled motion upper torso crunch, emphasizing the use of your abdominal muscles, raise your knees and bring your arms towards them. Avoid using your arms to power through the motion. Your arms should provide a guide for the motion. Concentrate on squeezing your abdominal muscles throughout the exercise. Maintaining control, return to the start position and repeat the motion.
- Oblique: With a controlled motion upper torso crunch, emphasizing the use of your oblique muscles, raise your knees and bring your arms towards them. Avoid using your arms to power through the motion. Your arms should provide a guide for the motion. Concentrate on squeezing your oblique muscles throughout the exercise. Maintaining control, return to the start position and repeat the motion.