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2002/08/27, 03:42 PM
how good are these? I always thought they were great since it let you easily add weight to some lower ab work.. but I remember once one of the people working in the gym telling someone that cable crunches were mostly done by beginners...
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2002/08/27, 09:16 PM
On the contrary, cable crunches could be the undisputed king of ab exercises. Along with leg raises offf a bench with weight or roman chair, you hit upper and lower abs. They really are a muscle like any other, they need to be worked hard with heavy weight to grow. I can tell you from experience, I learned the hard way. Good luck..
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2002/08/28, 02:36 AM
I do it on a huge gym ball..... I keep the cable in my hands and lie on my back on the big ball.
I tell you that gives a genius stretch and my abs are sooooo nicely cut.
(Great exercise yes, but I don't recommend it to people with lower back probs)
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- Nina :o) Les Victoires éternelles sont celles du coeur.
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2002/08/28, 10:55 PM
Yes, the ball is wonderful for core ab strength. But as you say, back problems are a no no. And if you do them incorrectly with the ball, you can create back problems.
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