Hey, @ArcadeWarrior! That's awesome that you've returned to the gym! Happy to hear this video could help. I wish you luck! Let me know if there's anything I can do to help! You got this!
I can't wait to have abs again. I haven't had abs since I quit ballet in high school. I tried some of these machines yesterday and felt a bit awkward on them. I like that the 30 minute room has a bit more privacy and you're away from the crowd in there. I'm also thinking about going early in the morning or late at night so I don't feel like I'm competing for use of the machines. My app's thermometer for how busy the gym is showed only two bars... I went in and it was crowded and I was annoyed! I can't wait to have perfect abs so I can show off in a bikini this summer 💞
Thanks so much for this video! My husband and I have been going to the gym for a month now. Starting to see some results, but I wasn't sure if we were using the ab machines correctly. So far I guess we are doing okay 😂
Of course! Happy to hear you and your husband have been going strong for a month now. Keep it up! Yes! Some of them are tricky, but sounds like you’ve got it! 🙌🏼
For those wondering which is the best to use: upper abs: abdominal pull down with a cable machine lower abs: hanging knee raises on captains chair obliques: torso rotation machine Serratus: star punches with dumbbells
Hope you enjoyed this video! NOTE: On the Rotary Torso machine, you can also rotate your body to the left when facing left and to the right when facing right for a more targeted oblique exercise and potentially the ability to add more weight 💪🏼. I was adding in more range than necessary here.
Some say that torso rotation machines, also known as seated twist machines, can be dangerous and cause lower back injuries. These machines require you to twist your upper or lower body away from your center while lifting a heavy weight stack. This can be harmful because it keeps your pelvis stationary while your spine moves, which can put too much twisting force on your spine. This can stress your Multifidus muscle and be harmful to your discs. Additionally, the lumbar spine can only twist 13 degrees, which is less than an hour on a clock, but these machines can rotate beyond that range.
I always feel awkward doing the ab crunch, I feel like i'm doing it wrong cause I don't feel the burn. I set the seat/weight to where its supposed to be for my height but it just doesn't feel right.
Try weighted rope pulldowns on the lat machine.1 set 10lb pull slowly and return slowly. Be careful of endorphin confidence. I have seen people cramp badly when they stand. Kneeling is better than standing version. Good luck
Hey thank you im girl and im kinda dumb like on the abs equipment like i was trying to figure it out at the gym and im bit chubby so i got anxious and i just left the decline incline bench thanks much appreciate it for next i will know how to use it 😅😁
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I have a question? I have history of umbilical hernia surgeries & strangulation would I be able to do these exercises? or do you have any recommendations? thank you
On the abdominal crunch machine with front handles, there are different weight numbers to the left and right of the pin. How do I switch between these?
Just started hitting the gym again and didn’t know all of the different machines. This was very informative, thank you!
Hey, @ArcadeWarrior! That's awesome that you've returned to the gym! Happy to hear this video could help. I wish you luck! Let me know if there's anything I can do to help! You got this!
This is the video I was looking for ! Just went to planet fitness today and didn’t even now how to use the ab machines. Super helpful video
Hi, Arturo! Thank you, and glad this video could help! Keep crushing it 💪🏼!
I can't wait to have abs again. I haven't had abs since I quit ballet in high school. I tried some of these machines yesterday and felt a bit awkward on them. I like that the 30 minute room has a bit more privacy and you're away from the crowd in there. I'm also thinking about going early in the morning or late at night so I don't feel like I'm competing for use of the machines. My app's thermometer for how busy the gym is showed only two bars... I went in and it was crowded and I was annoyed!
I can't wait to have perfect abs so I can show off in a bikini this summer 💞
This was helpful, I'm 12 and starting my fitness journey
This is very helpful. Love the way you explain and demonstrate how to use each equipment. Thanks
Thanks so much for this video! My husband and I have been going to the gym for a month now. Starting to see some results, but I wasn't sure if we were using the ab machines correctly. So far I guess we are doing okay 😂
Of course! Happy to hear you and your husband have been going strong for a month now. Keep it up! Yes! Some of them are tricky, but sounds like you’ve got it! 🙌🏼
For those wondering which is the best to use:
upper abs: abdominal pull down with a cable machine
lower abs: hanging knee raises on captains chair
obliques: torso rotation machine
Serratus: star punches with dumbbells
Wow VERY CLEAR & SIMPLE explanations & demonstrations 👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you so much, Troy!
@@KevTheTrainer Your welcome,If someone wants to talk business with u off the Air,how can they do so ?
I agree. 😊
That AB coaster machine is hard AF! Nonetheless it’s a goal to use it 3 times a week
Thank you so much for doing this! This has given me more confidence to use the machine's around me and not look like a dummy lol Thanks man :)
You’re welcome! I’m so glad this video could help you out. You got this!
wow this is so detailed! fantastic work!
Thanks, I've never used the abs machines at my PF, and I don't want to look dumb haha
Literally same 😭🙌🏾
Great instruction, now I can use these machines with confidence 😊
You’re welcome, Alice! Get it!
THANK YOU! I be so scared to let them know I’m a beginner and this just helped me 100%
Hope you enjoyed this video! NOTE: On the Rotary Torso machine, you can also rotate your body to the left when facing left and to the right when facing right for a more targeted oblique exercise and potentially the ability to add more weight 💪🏼. I was adding in more range than necessary here.
According to what I researched, this machine is dangerous.
Some say that torso rotation machines, also known as seated twist machines, can be dangerous and cause lower back injuries. These machines require you to twist your upper or lower body away from your center while lifting a heavy weight stack. This can be harmful because it keeps your pelvis stationary while your spine moves, which can put too much twisting force on your spine. This can stress your Multifidus muscle and be harmful to your discs. Additionally, the lumbar spine can only twist 13 degrees, which is less than an hour on a clock, but these machines can rotate beyond that range.
Great Video. I started to use the ab machines at planet fitness and was confused on how to use some them
Thank you, Lil Malice! Glad this video could help. Keep working hard!
I always feel awkward doing the ab crunch, I feel like i'm doing it wrong cause I don't feel the burn. I set the seat/weight to where its supposed to be for my height but it just doesn't feel right.
Try weighted rope pulldowns on the lat machine.1 set 10lb pull slowly and return slowly. Be careful of endorphin confidence. I have seen people cramp badly when they stand. Kneeling is better than standing version. Good luck
First time gym user, this video is very helpful, thank you.
Glad you’re here getting started; you got this!
So happy I found your channel!
Thank you , go all the time and do most cardio , then I go to the machines but since I don’t know much, this video was helpful 😊
Great video ! Thanks so much!
Best video about abs machines.
Appreciate the kind words, Alexander!
Thanks! Very detailed instructions 👍🏾
This video was so informative!!!! Thank you so much I really needed some help 😊😊
Thanks so much now I feel confident enough to use these machines 👏🏾💪🏾
You’re welcome, Loretha! You got this!
I need this summer body challenge
Thank you. I been going to PF becuz they r down the block and saw some of these machines but didn't know how to use them made me look it up 💪ty
Ecstatic that I found your channel. 💪🏾
Thank you for this video!
You’re welcome, Michelle!
thank you sm!!! had to subscribe this video was so helpful
Thank you!!! Appreciate the sub. More Planet Fitness videos on the way!
What a godsend this guy is
It would be good if you showed which machines target which ab section like lower, upper middle and side
Nice thing is, I can use a lot of these machines even with my spinal fusion
Great information
Omg!!! AMAZING VIDEO ❤🎉
Welcome back!!! 🎉
How can we request our gym to get more of these Ab machines? There are several we don’t have and would definitely be using them
although there a lot of basic ab exersises a few of these look interesting.
Which one works the best?
Hey thank you im girl and im kinda dumb like on the abs equipment like i was trying to figure it out at the gym and im bit chubby so i got anxious and i just left the decline incline bench thanks much appreciate it for next i will know how to use it 😅😁
I wish my planet fitness had all these machines
Thank you!
Thank you
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I have a question? I have history of umbilical hernia surgeries & strangulation would I be able to do these exercises? or do you have any recommendations? thank you
Never thought of using captain chair for dips
Thanks bro
What about with spinal osteoporosis? Not good! What types of ab exercises are safe?
They all do pretty much the same right? Or is one better than the other?
great....you speak really fast...but your clear thanks...I will view this alot cause I'm a beginner and over weight.
Are these machines affective at building your ab muscles? Like am i going to get results doing these?
On the abdominal crunch machine with front handles, there are different weight numbers to the left and right of the pin. How do I switch between these?
We don’t have one of those Ab machines at our planet fitness. Wish we did. The one laying on your back with the weights ..
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I belong to a PF in North Smithfield RI I have never seen half of these machines in this Planet Fitness
The one in Cumberland has most of these 😊
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I know how to
Use everything I just wonder how long lol
The one ab machine is too long for short people. I'm 5'1 and I always feel like it doesn't hit right
Because we bought a Nike hat because it is moisture wicking, time to give it back to Champion.
Do not toss away anything, till you read Joel 2:20- 2:30.
I did one of these add crunches tonight and I farted and somebody walked by and said it stinks I. Here😊
Will doing all these ab machines 5 times a week help me lose my beer belly? 😂
Hey, Batman 🦇! That’s definitely a good way to strengthen and tone your abs, but you’ll also need to incorporate cardio and a calorie deficit! 😌
Is it best to run on the treadmill for 10 mins before working on the Abs or run on the treadmill after doing abs?
@@B_Man_13 Cardio first to get the most calorie burn !
@@KevTheTrainer Thank you for your advice 💪🏽
You talk too fast
You’re fine dude
If I don't want to use all the machines, which one machine would you choose for abs
Thank you for this video ❤
You’re welcome!