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>>Glad to see your posting on the ab/back machine. Many >members see other members trying this technique and >then pick it up, although it is not beneficial and may >also cause more strain on their lower back. Most >members go back to using the correct form at our >facility once it is explained to them why it is not >necessary to raise your legs on the machines. > >Where should you position your legs on the ab/back >>machine? Some people extend their legs to a position >>that is horizontal to the floor. Is this the correct >>technique? The answer is NO. The Ab/Back machine is >>designed specifically to work the abdominal and lower >>back muscles. When you extend the legs out and >>horizontal to the floor you don't gain any extra >>advantage in working the targeted muscle groups. >>Instead, this leg positioning will cause your Hip >>Flexors to become involved. So, to better isolate the >>targeted muscle groups the legs should simply be >>rested and hanging in the natural seated position.
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