a sit-up bench

[kh_s]

I`m thinking of buying a Sit-Up bench. Was just wonering if it actually works and worth buying. Anyone got anything to say on which brand I should get or does it not matter at all ?

[Kingston]

Re: a sit-up bench

Originally posted by kh_s
I`m thinking of buying a Sit-Up bench. Was just wonering if it actually works and worth buying. Anyone got anything to say on which brand I should get or does it not matter at all ?

lol, i dont see the point. Just put weights on your chest and to sit ups. Or do regular sit-ups. I dont know just my opinion, im not sure how much that bench would cost, probaly to much though. lol

[kh_s]

heh

Well, they do get rid of my tailbone stress and pain when I used one at my gym. I dun think they would cost anymore than 200 bucks if so then forget it. But the thing thats most important is if you`ll get the same/better/less results from this bench or without it. I don`t know but do you think it`s much easier to do sit-ups with the bench ?

[Kingston]

Re: heh

Originally posted by kh_s
Well, they do get rid of my tailbone stress and pain when I used one at my gym. I dun think they would cost anymore than 200 bucks if so then forget it. But the thing thats most important is if you`ll get the same/better/less results from this bench or without it. I don`t know but do you think it`s much easier to do sit-ups with the bench ?

well, if you have the money, why not. I wouldn't.....either way is good....

[RBFC]

You can also get a 2 x 12 board at Home Depot, etc. and pad it yourself. You'll save a lot of $ and it'll work pretty well. You can use pipes and fittings to make the ankle hold-down set-up if you want one. All the connectors ( straight, "T", and right angle ) are readily available. You can hook it on a series of pipes in a ladder configuration for adjustability. Write back here if you need any more help.

Lee

[kh_s]

i wish I could

I dun have a garage and I live in a pretty small apartment, building, you mean by actually nailing stuff and assembling stuff by yourself or w/e If you know any links or sites that do provide information on building then I`d appreciate it thxs. BTW I don`t have a job :P I`m still a kid 1st year high school.

[platinum_angel]

i don't think anyone needs one of those i believe the only thing you need is your body. crunches and sit ups will work for you. what are trying to achieve with the bench.

[seeker]

Personally I haven´t tested this yet but what I have heard it is one of the most effective way to do crunches. Get your self a sit upp bench where you are hanging from your legs. you can do both crunches and back movements with it. It is also good if you have problems with your back.

[Scott Kano]

Ya situps strength the abdominal muscles and stronger abs means stronger back and stuff.
I have no idea why you would really need a situp bench like the others have said I just do crunches and stuff on the floor works fine for me.

[terry]

Baah, crunches are a waste of time. Go over to www.elitefitnesssystems.com and look at the ab workout video by Pavel Tsatsouline. (Note: www.elitefitnesssystems.com is run by the same guys that run one of the top 3 powerlifting teams in the country. That site is, in any case, not to be confused with the steroid advocates at www.elitefitness.com, whom I do not recommend.)

- Straight legged situps w/ weight (legs apart)

- V-ups

- Bench situps (you sit cross-ways on the bench and a partner holds your feet down. You grab a weight and lean back until your shoulders touch the floor--straight, twisting at the top, twisting at the bottom).

- Janda situps (some technique involved, basically an extremely slow bent leg situp)

- 45 degree incline situps w/ weights

- Rope pull down abs

- Partner leg push downs (your start in a leg lift position and your partner flings your legs at the floor in funny directions)

Work with as heavy a weight as you can and go for 5 or 6 sets of 10. If you can do three of the above exercise with 45 or more lbs resistance--for 6 sets--you are getting a good ab workout. Oh, and it doesn't have to take a long time.

I would also recommend you look into strengthening your back as well. A good strong core, back and front, is the basis of all other strength training. That means hyper extensions, sumo style deadlifts and, if you do them with good technique, squats.

Terry