Best Ab Machine & Ab Equipment

CraftyShopper’s Best Ab Machine & Ab Equipment

Everybody wants to have one of those washboard abs but what does it take to really get them? You’ll be surprised how low tech it really is. While there are expensive machines out there that are designed to specifically target your abdominal muscles, the most effective machines and equipment for working out your abs are the much cheaper and even portable kind.

1. Weider X-factor Plus Home Gym - The Weider X-Factor Plus is not just an excellent machine for working your abs and core, it’s a multi functional machine that can work out your entire upper body. You can perform various leg and knee raises with the foldable captains chair, and work your core with numerous rotational and pull down exercises with the built in high and low pulleys. Not to mention the multi grip pull-up bar, the Weider X-Factor Plus is one of the most versatile and compact machines for getting in shape at home.	00000 BEST PRICE
SEE CUSTOMER REVIEWS PROS Amazon reviewers top rated 4.3 out of 5 stars Numerous core and ab exercise available Good for a full upper body workout as well 4 cable pulleys with 210lbs resistance Foldable dip station and captains chair Multi-grip pull up bar Good for beginners to intermediate CONS May be too big for small apartments
2. Universal Decline Bench - The Universal Decline Bench is one of the most effective tools for working out the abs and core muscles. You can isolate your upper and lower abdominal region with decline sit ups, crunches and leg raises. It also folds up compactly making it ideal for apartments and bedrooms.	11111 BEST PRICE
SEE CUSTOMER REVIEWS PROS Numerous core and ab exercise available Great for crunches, twists and leg raises 2 decline positions Folds compactly Good for beginners to intermediate CONS
3. Lifeline USA Power Wheel II - The Lifeline USA Power Wheel II is unlike any ab wheel you’ve ever seen. It’s large 14″ wheel makes its much smoother on most surfaces, it’s made much more durable than your average $10 ab wheel, plus it is designed to be utilized with both hands and feet adding a plethora of dynamic exercises you couldn’t perform on a normal ab wheel. The big question is… Is it worth the hefty price tag? Most Amazon reviewers thought so.	22222 BEST PRICE
SEE CUSTOMER REVIEWS PROS Amazon reviewers top rated 4.5 out of 5 stars Named “Best Core Trainer in the World” by the University of California Made to fit hands and feet Solidly constructed 14 inch wheel Lightweight and portable Good for beginners to intermediate Improves core strength, power, and balance CONS Large feet may drag on the floor Pricey ab wheel
4. TKO Fitness Ball - It’s well known that ab crunches performed on a fitness ball is one of the best exercises you can perform to tone your ab and core muscles. Fitness balls are very inexpensive and the value compared to the different variety of exercises you can perform on a fitness ball makes it one of the best fitness equipment to own.	33333 BEST PRICE
SEE CUSTOMER REVIEWS PROS Amazon reviewers rated 3.9 out of 5 stars Constructed of an anti-burst material Good for beginners to intermediate Includes workout chart & pump CONS
5. Apex Roman/Hyper Extension Bench - The Apex Roman/Hyper Extension Bench is an excellent machine to complete your home gym and works great for strengthening your core back and abs. The bench is designed to assist you in performing exercises you normally would need a partner or spotter to perform. Your legs are held in place by the supports, and you are able to hyperextend your abdominals, accessing more muscle groups	44444 BEST PRICE
SEE CUSTOMER REVIEWS PROS Amazon reviewers top rated 4.2 out of 5 stars Heavy gauge steel tube frame Adjustable 2-foam leg holder Easy to assemble Great for working out your core, back and abs Good for beginners to intermediate CONS Handles are a bit short
6. Ultega AB Trainer - The Ultega AB Trainer is an excellent piece of equipment for beginners who strain their backs or necks when first starting ab exercises. You can still isolate your abdominal muscles and perform your ab routines while supporting your back and neck until you get stronger.	55555 BEST PRICE
SEE CUSTOMER REVIEWS PROS Amazon reviewers top rated 4.3 out of 5 stars Sturdy steel frame Back friendly ab trainer Ab trainer for lateral, lower, and upper abdominal muscles Can easily be disassembled for storage Good for beginners CONS Not for intermediate
7. Ultimate Body Press Ab Wheels - The Ultimate Body Press Ab Wheels are gym quality ab wheels with a twist. Unlike your ordinary ab wheels the Ultimate Body Press Ab Wheels are smaller and fit in each hand. Having separate wheels in each hand opens the door to a variety of dynamic exercises with increased difficulty for intermediate training of numerous mucles including the abdominals.	66666 BEST PRICE
SEE CUSTOMER REVIEWS PROS Amazon reviewers top rated 5 out of 5 stars 2 wheels for each hand Non slip grip Smooth rolling ball bearings Lightweight and portable Strengthens core, abs, back, chest, arms and shoulders Good for beginners to intermediate CONS Pricey ab wheel
8. Body Solid CAM Series Ab / Back Machine - The Body Solid CAM Series AB / Back Machine is designed after similar single station ab machines found in health clubs. The 26 adjustment pin gives you numerous adjustments to the range of motion you can perform in an exercise. It better than most ab machines in that you don’t have to utilize your arms and can focus all your efforts to your abdominal or back muscles.	77777 BEST PRICE
SEE CUSTOMER REVIEWS PROS Amazon reviewers top rated 4.3 out of 5 stars 26 adjustments to increase range of motion Good for abdominal and back muscles Designed from commercial grade equipment Good for beginners to intermediate CONS Pricey