How to Use an Ab Revolutionizer

The Ab Revolutionizer is an exercise tool specifically designed to target the lower and upper abdominal areas at the same time. The machine operates around the technique of the basic crunch, but provides support to the back and neck while performing the exercise on your obliques. The proper use of the Ab Revolutionizer ensures that maximum results are achieved without causing injury to your back.

Instructions

  1. Assembly

    • 1

      Assemble the Ab Revolutionizer by placing the pelvic lift pad on the floor. Place the ankle pad into position and secure it with the steel pins provided.

    • 2

      Place the thigh bar on the floor with the padded thigh bar pointing up and align the white lines on the other end of the bar with the hole in the pelvic lift pad.

    • 3

      Insert the pin to hold the thigh bar and pelvic lift pad together. The Ab Revolutionizer is now ready for use.

    Crunch

    • 4

      Lie down with your lower back resting on the pelvic lift pad. Place your legs under the padded thigh bar and rest your ankles on the padded ankle bar. Place your arms either behind your head or resting on the floor at your sides.

    • 5

      Relax your body and pull the thigh bar toward your chest slowly, keeping your lower back resting against the pelvic pad during the movement.

    • 6

      Hold this position for one second, contracting your abdominal muscles the entire time, then return your body to the resting position.

    Straight Crunch

    • 7

      Lie down on the Ab Revolutionizer as described in the above "Crunch" section.

    • 8

      Lift your ankles away from the padded ankle bar and raise your feet into the air, with your knees slightly bent.

    • 9

      Move your bent legs toward your chest, pushing your thighs against the padded thigh bar.

    • 10

      Continue until you have pulled the thigh bar as close to your chest as possible, and hold for one second, contracting your abdominal muscles the entire time.

    • 11

      Return your body to the original position.