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There are many types of abdominal exercise equipment, however no single one is perfect for developing the rock hard abs everyone craves. Many tools are more effective, but it takes a balance of tools to get the best abs. These products can be machines, special tools, and free weights, all of which can contribute to both toning and building muscles in the abs. One thing to remember when using these machines, is that fat can not be spot trained away. Instead, fat must be lost for the entire body in order to build a strong ab core. Nonetheless, all of these pieces of equipment will help you shed pounds towards your overall fitness goals as well as develop the muscles for this core area of your body.
The most common tool in commercial gyms is an ab press. These products allow a person to press their upper body weight against a board, which focuses the resistance on the abs. These products are great for building muscle in this area of the body and they can reduce stress on other areas of the body such as the legs and back, which can be stressed during other ab exercises.
Ab boards are another common tool, which provides the chance for other muscles in the body to workout and an opportunity to help develop stabilizing muscles that help support the major ab muscles. These muscles not only help you feel stronger when working with your abs, but they also provide definition to your body.
In a similar fashion, ab crunch machines use straps that provide resistance to curl motions. These also develop stabilizing muscles and work the rest of the body. These products are less common and take a little bit of knowledge to use effectively.
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