Gender : Any

Age Range : Adult

Restriction of use : max. user weight: 110kg. HOME USE ONLY.

Optimised posture : Guides the motion. Support for the entire back.

Versatility : Tones the upper abdominal muscles (sit-up).

Comfortable : Thick foam seat and back rest. 2 position adjustments.

Easy storage : Size: L165 x W65 x H65 cm. Foldable. Removable arms. castors for moving around.

Training : If you do not do sport regularly, follow the beginner's warm up for the first 3-4 weeks exercise. You should breathe out when exerting yourself and breathe in as you return to the starting position. So you breathe in when you contract your abs and breathe out as you relax them. Breathe at the same rhythm as your exercise so you don't get out of breath.

Beginner : Warm up with a set of 10 reps. Rest for 30 seconds. Do another set of 12 reps. Rest for 30 seconds. Do another set of 15 reps. Rest between 30 seconds and a minute and move on to another exercise.

Intermediate : Warm up with a series of 12 reps. Rest 10-15 seconds. Do 15 reps. Rest less than 10 seconds. Do 15 reps. For the final 5 reps, slow down and concentrate on muscle contraction. For these final 5 reps remain in the up position (abs contracted) for 5 seconds. Rest for 30 seconds before moving onto the next exercise.

Advanced : Warm up with a set of 15 reps. Rest 10 seconds. Do a second set of 15 reps. For the final 5 reps, remain in the up position for 5 seconds then very slowly move back to the starting position (take about 5 seconds to go back to the starting position). Rest 15 seconds.

Sit Up : Isolates the upper abs. To begin, keep your head on the headrest and light flat on your back, slightly bending your legs and hold the AB equipment. Lift your head slowly off the ground and lift your torso so your shoulders no longer touch the ground. Stop when your shoulder blades are off the ground. Breathe out and lift your torso and contract your muscles. Breathe in and ease back to the ground.

Inverted Sit Up : Isolates the lower abs. From the same starting position as the SIT UP, hold the AB equipment without tensing; in this exercise, you must use it to balance and stabilise yourself. Keep your legs slightly bent and breathe when you exert yourself and lift your legs and pelvis until your knees are above your chest. Hold. Breathe in and bring legs down to starting position. Start again.

Complete Sip Up : Isolates the lower abs. From the same starting position as the SIT UP, hold the AB equipment without tensing; in this exercise, you must use it to balance and stabilise yourself. Keep your legs slightly bent and breathe when you exert yourself and lift your legs and pelvis until your knees are above your chest. Hold. Breathe in and bring legs down to starting position. Start again.

Sports Manager Comment : The AB 350 is a good machine to isolate the abdominal muscles, and regular use will undoubtedly strengthen the muscles. But to get a flat stomach or six pack abs, using the AB 350 isn't solely enough. Proper diet and regular strength training followed up with sessions of cardio is also a must.