Sea-sea, it so tenderly beckons and invites you to bask in its salty embrace. But in order to meet the beach season with dignity, you will have to tone up your body, not forgetting about the press. It’s not even a matter of the crooked views of others, but of one’s own self-esteem, which can suffer greatly from a loose belly. Our article will demonstrate the ranking of the best abdominal exercise machines for 2021. By the way, this will be relevant not only for those who like to splash in salty waters, but also for those who want to see a beautiful and toned stomach in the mirror.
Main types of abdominal exercise equipment
All existing abdominal exercise machines can be divided into several groups according to design features and training specifics; let’s look at each of them.
Benches
The most popular type of exercise machine is a bench, which allows you to perform a large range of exercises. It can be horizontal, inclined, Roman and with a curved back, the last 2 are suitable for training with a high level of load. The simulator is universal and has a number of strong advantages:
- effective development of the oblique and rectus muscles of the abdomen, buttocks, waist, back;
- small size, which allows you to store and use the bench in a small apartment;
- great opportunities for independent training;
- affordable price.
Other types of simulators
People who exercise at home or in the gym also use the following types of exercise equipment:
- home bars or wall bars , with which you can perform exercises in a vertical or horizontal position. The exercise machines are compact and allow you to train not only your abs, but also the muscles of your back, arms, and legs;
- rowing machine While working on such a structure, all muscle groups are involved, imitation of rowing helps to strengthen the back and abs, make the shoulders wider, and the waist narrow;
- torso track. Suitable for users with minimal physical fitness. During classes, you need to pull yourself up using support handles and on your knees. All abdominal muscle groups work, as well as the arms and back; the sides and hips are effectively worked;
- AB Roller. A classic exercise machine for high-quality abdominal development, has head support, and is of average cost.
This is the most expensive group, but the above simulators will be the best solution for both beginners and experienced athletes who want to keep their body in good shape. There are many types of sports equipment, each of them has strengths and weaknesses. When choosing, consider the characteristics of your body and the intensity of your training.
Important! When choosing a machine, do not forget about elliptical devices, treadmills, classic horizontal bars and exercise bikes, which allow you to use different muscle groups during training.
Exercise machines for simple but regular workouts
If you are just starting out, but don’t want to buy a professional bench or torso track yet, then opt for simple exercise machines:
- Hula Hup. A very feminine exercise machine with a reinforced design. Used to work on a thin waist, strengthens the lateral abdominal muscles;
- video clip. The effectiveness of training with a roller is comparable to the effectiveness of the “plank”. The simulator is a wheel with handles on the sides. When performing exercises with a roller, the muscles of the back, legs, arms, shoulder girdle, abs and sides work;
- fitball The volume ball is widely used to create beautiful abs, suitable for people of any age and gender.
The simplest exercise machines are inexpensive, take up minimal space, and help make your tummy flat, but to achieve your goals you will have to work longer than with a bench or wall bars.
Kinds
To choose the right simulators, you need to at least have a rough idea of what they are like.
A list of cardio equipment that can not only improve the functioning of the cardiovascular system and lose excess weight, but also pump up the abs, and also remove fat in the abdominal area:
- steppers (look for models that can be used for twisting and turning);
- exercise bikes;
- rowing machines (more suitable for men, and yes: they work not only the pectoral muscles, but also the abdomen);
- ellipsoids;
- mini-stadiums;
- Treadmills.
Strength training equipment you can use in the gym:
- block simulators;
- Smith machine;
- crossfit ball;
- crossbar for hanging leg raises and pull-ups;
- Roman bench;
- rollers;
- seated crunch machine;
- rider (rider);
- TRX with rubber loops.
There is also a group of auxiliary equipment, which for many are nothing more than sports equipment. And yet, in the professional sphere they are classified as simulators, since they also allow you to train various muscle groups. To pump up your abs, it will be useful to include in your training program:
- hula hoop with balls and magnets;
- “Grace” disk, supplemented with expanders;
- fitball;
- electric exercise machines (myostimulators that operate on electrical charges that cause contraction of the abdominal muscles) in the form of ordinary suction cups-electrodes, there are shorts, a corset, a belt;
- jump rope;
- rollers;
- Butterfly and elastic expanders (if you perform twists and turns of the body with them).
You should also pay attention to electric exercise machines. Especially for those for whom excessive physical activity is contraindicated. For example, for diseases of the musculoskeletal system, during exacerbation of infections, for pathologies of the respiratory system. For regular and safe use, the following models can be recommended:
- AbTronic X2 - Chinese belt;
- Beurer EM41 is a German device in the form of digital electrodes with a sensor, which can be applied to the stomach and sides under clothing;
- Butterfly Massager is one of the most inexpensive models (costs only $7), a Chinese butterfly muscle stimulator;
- Rio Ab Builder Plus Bodi Tek - English, purely male electric helium pulse myostimulator;
- Sanitas SEM30 - German electric belly belt;
- Sauna pants from Bradex - sauna shorts with thermal effect;
- Slendertone Bottom S7 - Irish muscle stimulator in the form of high-waisted shorts;
- Super Ab Gymnic - Chinese belt, top seller;
- Vupiesse Twin UP Body&Face - Italian electrodes, completely invisible under clothes;
- ESMA Assol is a domestically produced professional myostimulator, one of the most expensive models (costs about $300).
Their undoubted advantage is the ability to keep abdominal muscles toned without the need for intense training. In addition, they can be worn during the day completely unnoticed by others. You will work, rest, sleep, and at this time your abs will sway. It’s worth mentioning right away that you shouldn’t count on sculpted abs and a super-slim figure with electric exercise equipment. But as a temporary support for muscle tone, they are quite suitable.
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Benefits of a home gym
- Opportunity to exercise at any time of the day.
- Having purchased the exercise machine once, you no longer need to visit the gym or pay for a subscription. The savings are especially noticeable if not just one person, but several family members will be using the new simulator.
- A wide range, allowing you to choose a simulator both for your body characteristics and for the size of your apartment.
- Home workouts give you the opportunity to focus on your workout, which is a good solution for shy people.
- No rush, no need to go to the fitness club. You will invest the saved energy in training!
How often do you use the exercise machine?
Having bought a machine, you should not spend 24 hours a day on it, because if you start exercising every day, your body will be overtrained. At home, you should adhere to a scheme approved by many fitness trainers - “2x1”, in which exercises are performed 2 times a week at the very end of the overall workout. For example, you can train your abs on Tuesday and Saturday, giving your muscles a chance to recover.
Please note that the following factors may slow muscle growth or weight loss:
- incorrectly chosen program or training intensity;
- refusal of proper nutrition;
- eating large amounts of food containing simple carbohydrates;
- lack of protein in the diet;
- too frequent training, as a result of which the body will begin to produce the hormone cortisol, adrenaline, which can not only slow down the process of body correction, but also cardiovascular diseases.
Equipment for the press
Abdominal trainers are a whole line of various sports equipment. This fitness equipment is specialized and aimed at solving specific problems. With its help, you can accurately and efficiently train the abdominal and back muscles.
Gymnastic roller
A simple, but quite popular sports equipment for the press. It is a wheel (sometimes double) with two handles. It is used by both amateurs and athletes due to its effect on many muscle segments of the body and various body systems. Average price: 250-700 rubles.
Exercises with a roller are basic. There are many options for doing them. They can start from different starting positions and leg positions. The simulator also engages the back, muscles of the shoulders, arms and legs. It is advisable to exercise with the apparatus daily for 10 minutes.
Working with the video is not recommended for everyone. People with a vertebral hernia or frequent lower back pain should avoid such exercises.
Incline bench
The projectile looks like a board (curved or straight) with a bolster for the legs. The angle of inclination of the equipment is adjustable. Average price: 1700-5000 rubles.
The ab bench allows you to perform various exercises. For example, raising the body or straight legs. An exercise that perfectly strengthens the abs is the “book”: lying across the bench, simultaneously pull your legs and upper body towards each other.
With sufficient physical fitness, you can use a bench with a bend or additional weights.
Beresha loops
These are hanging loops that look like original bags for the elbows. They are attached to the crossbar. Hands are threaded through the loops themselves. A stable position is ensured by keeping the arms in a diagonal position. Average price: 1000-3000 rubles.
This sports accessory is multifunctional. Loops can be used both to train the abs and to strengthen the back.
The most effective exercise is hanging leg raises in the absence of direct support. The loops allow you to use a free starting position and reduce the load on the forearms and shoulder joints.
"Roman chair" (hyperextension)
The equipment is equipped with two pillows and soft bolsters for the feet. The chair is elevated and height adjustable. Average price: 8000-20000 rubles.
The installation helps develop the abdominal muscles. It also strengthens the back, hips and buttock muscles.
Raising the body puts a good load on the abdominal muscles with a slightly bent forward, “twisted” back. You can pump up your abs with a straight posture. The user himself chooses the desired pace and the most suitable starting position.
Also, a regular horizontal bar or parallel bars can be good exercise machines for the press. The latter can be attached to the wall bars and give you the opportunity to perform additional exercises.
