How to Use the Ab Rail

Equipment such as the Ab Rail can be used to obtain a strong and tight abdominal area. Using such machines for only minutes a day -- instead of performing traditional crunches -- is said to reduce strain on the back and neck, while engaging the entire midsection for maximum results comfortably.

Instructions

    • 1

      Place the Ab Rail on a firm, flat surface in preparation for use.

    • 2

      Position your body on the soft cushioned bench, so that you are comfortably laying on your back, feet resting on the floor.

    • 3

      Extend your arms to firmly grasp the handle suspended from the rod that runs horizontal to the bench.

    • 4

      Glide the handle from the green zone down to the red portion measured on the rod -- while isolating and flexing your abdominal region -- repeating until the desired workout has been achieved.

    • 5

      Repeat steps 1 to 3 after changing body and hand positions to work different muscles of the abdominal region.

    • 6

      Repeat steps 1 to 3, after unlocking the suspended rod and allowing it to move freely to work additional sections of the abdominal region.

    • 7

      Repeat steps 1 to 3, after locking the suspended rod to the right or left-side to work additional sections of the abdominal region.