can you do normal knee/leg raises for abs on this? does the backrest support this at all or is it only abs with straps?
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I am 5'7 and I can adjust the back rest to support my back while doing hanging leg lifts and "captain chair" raises.
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Yes - it raises the foot rest before the back reclines and it has "infinate" positions --- A word of caution: Ths is apparently a small operation, he promises fast shipping (our "Shipping Time" was 3 days) -- what he does not mention is his "Shipping preparation" between 2 -3 weeks - I think he waits till he gets an order then constructs the chair. That said, if you are willing to wait I think you will be satified, we like ours (we have two).rvsintx
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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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Hi Jan, if you are looking for a device specifically for ab work, this won't be good for you. This inversion table is more important if you are looking to stretch your spine. Mostly designed for releif in back pains. Hope this would answer your question. Amos
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Yes, it is very sturdy. I sit on mine 7 or so hours per day at work, bouncing to the music. A good work out for legs, abs and glutes.
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I'm not sure, but if I would buy again I woukdnt get this one. I feel like the backrest is low and does not have enough support.
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Both are optional attachments. The knee bar support tube slides in or out. The ankle attachment has three positions and is tighten by a bolt/nut, it also can be removed if you don't need it. Good starter work out bench. Good for the price. I use it everyday. If it was built more sturdier it would be more expensive. Does not weigh much and can be moved very easily. Better to use a towel underneath to protect the soft vinyl from tearing off by your weight. The knee bar can be use to do push ups and more with imagination.
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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 am only 5'7, 230lbs and it holds me with no problem, its a solid piece of equipment. I think its a 300lb max and i do not hit the ground with my legs fully straightened out. It would definitely support you with the normal bent knee dips, but i do not think you could do straight legged dips at 6 feet tall with this piece of equipment.
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I have low back problems as well (spinal foraminal stenosis, scoliosis, and a ruptured disk) so I need a recumbent bike. I'm hoping this one would be supportive and comfortable for my back. Thank you for your help M. Houston, it is appreciated:-)
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Thank you for your inquiry on the GDIB46L. I have used this bench for legs and as long as the user movement is controlled the bench will not sway. If you are looking for this to be primarily for the legs, I would recommend the FID46. The reason for this is the GDIB46L bench back does not go completely vertical so there isn't great back support for the leg extensions. The FID46 bench back does go vertical so when doing leg extensions the back can be supported. For the leg curls the motion and the feel will be the same since they are both designed as a supine leg curl. Let me know if you have any additional questions.KurtHealthStyles Thank you for your inquiry on the GDIB46L. I have used this bench for legs and as long as the user movement is controlled the bench will not sway. If you are looking for this to be primarily for the legs, I would recommend the FID46. The reason for this is the GDIB46L bench back does not go completely vertical so there isn't great back support for the leg extensions. The FID46 bench back does go vertical so when doing leg extensions the back can be supported. For the leg curls the motion and the feel will be the same since they are both designed as a supine leg curl. Let me know if you have... » Read More Thank you for your inquiry on the GDIB46L. I have used this bench for legs and as long as the user movement is controlled the bench will not sway. If you are looking for this to be primarily for the legs, I would recommend the FID46. The reason for this is the GDIB46L bench back does not go completely vertical so there isn't great back support for the leg extensions. The FID46 bench back does go vertical so when doing leg extensions the back can be supported. For the leg curls the motion and the feel will be the same since they are both designed as a supine leg curl. Let me know if you have any additional questions.KurtHealthStyles « Show Less
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Yes you can do unassisted inverted situps . I was able to do them just fine. Not using the optional yellow stop bar allows you to go a full 180 so you can do a situp. Quick tip, if you just try to do a sit up, the weight shift will make you go back up. What you have to do is crunch your lower body (feet) as you bring your upper body up so that the inversion table doesn't shift up from your the body movement. Not sure if that makes any sense but it works as long as you have the strength and the right movement.
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I'm not a licensed PT but I do own this machine and can say the it does indeed strengthen your abs. I use it as illustrated in this photo as well as turning side ways for strengthening those muscles as well as also flipping completely around and doing it opposite. It's important to remember to never over extend yourself so that you don't hurt your back. The muscle lies below the fat, so as for belly fat - that will require watching what you eat and maybe adding a little cardio.
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Yes, I believe I did. The squat rack is nicely built and extremely sturdy and durable. The pull up bars are heavily padded----with a strong material not like those other pull up bars that fall apart with a few weeks of use.It also has many safety features as well as j-hooks for you to rest the bar. I loved the lat attachment which you have to purchase separately. It's a very convenient way to work arms, back and even abs.I hope I answered your question.Take care
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You CAN do ab exercises but I do mine on a decline bench. Everyone has their own taste/way of doing abs. I would say a 180 sit up would be for advanced builders. If you do use it for situps, do the situps FIRST before you allow yourself to decompress.
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Yes. I just did. I have a 35 pound plate on the leg developer which holds it into place while I do 'decline' sit-ups. To do decline sit-ups you just remove the backrest bar and let the backrest sit all the way down onto the cross brace. If the leg developer moves when you try to do sit-ups you could add more weight to the leg developer or simply use a tie down strap to lock the leg developer into place by wrapping the tie down strap around the leg developer and front post [very simple to do].
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Be sure that the folding supports, inside the top on both sides, have lowered and are "snapped open". The pressure of your feet on the top will ensure continued holding of the open position. Mine has made a huge improvement in my back and knee problems. Good luck with yours.