The Body Solid Ab Back Machine – A 2-in-1 Compact Unit

Built to last, the Body Solid Ab Back Machine is a high-quality station to train the abs without doing crunches and the lower back without doing deadlifts.

The Gym

For training two important major muscles groups, the abdominals and the back, this Body Solid machine combines two single station machines into one compact unit.

• 30-degree Angle
• Adjustable Lifting Arm
• 1" diameter Weight Post
• Residential Warranty: lifetime on everything
• Dimensions: 43" x 60" 46" Steel Mainframe
• Unit Weight: 77 lbs

Note: Weights Plates, Collar, Olympic Adapter sold separately.

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The Buzz

The commercial grade Body Solid Ab Back Machine features thick Durafirm padding, a 2" x 4" steel mainframe, full-range cam system, and a plate load design. It has a pop pin for 26 adjustment points to increase range-of-motion. The warranty includes lifetime coverage on everything, including upholstery, forever, for the original owner. As these machines are built to last a lifetime, that kind of coverage from such a highly respected company as Body Solid is great for your piece of mind.

The back can be difficult to train whether you are in top shape or completely out-of-shape – that is, a strong back can be difficult to overtrain for further development, while a weak back can mean pain and a reluctance to exercise at all. Both levels of conditioning can benefit from a smooth hyperextending back machine that offers a safe and easy strengthening and flexing lumbar exercise.

Back trouble can be alleviated by improving the ab muscles that help to support the back. Conversely, proper abdominal training requires that you do a back flexion movement, which is simple to do on a back/ab machine. In addition, if you are not able to do crunches or other ab exercises in a slow and contracted manner, an ab machine makes them easy, allowing you to focus on quality reps, not quantity.

Our Take

Home gym reviews on this dual action machine are exceptional. It provides a comfortable stance for back hyperextensions, then simply adjust the pin next to the seat, get up and sit behind the padded lifting arm, and work the abs by pressing forward. For $345, and backed by an ergonomic design, quality construction, and a lifetime warranty, the Body Solid Ab Back machine rates a Good Buy.

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