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Date Posted: 09:55:08 04/18/03 Fri
Author: Bezz
Subject: Re: Do you think the oblique machine really works?
In reply to: Coli 's message, "Re: Do you think the oblique machine really works?" on 21:19:56 04/17/03 Thu

I'm not saying you should do this but I skip this machine whenever I can. I used to have the trainer come over every time I was on the machine to watch my technique and even though she said I was doing everything right, it just didn't seem to do anything positive for me.

Here is a GREAT workout for the same area. (The only problem with this is that you need someone to assist you.)

Lie down on a bench longways on your left side with the top part of your body hanging off the end. Get someone to hold your legs (or lightly sit on them) while you "side crunch." Do the same on your right side. You will not believe how much you feel this in your oblique area! The first time I tried this, I could only do 10, and girl, I thought I was going to die the next day!

Also something else you can try: Get a broom stick and place it behind your head extending your arms (in a "T") to hold it in place. Stand shoulder width apart or little wider. Slowly bend to the side as far as you can go and then slowly come back up to the starting position. Do several reps on both sides.


Good luck!

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>It works if you use it right.
>
>Be sure to cross your legs and tuck them under the
>machine, that way you won't be squeezing the bar in
>the middle which can take away from the effectiveness.
>
>
>Be sure to use your abs and not your arms when moving
>from side to side and limit the movement to about 10am
>to 2pm or even less.
>
>And be sure to keep your nose between the
>handles....we snuggle up to the bar with our backs
>straight, but I think that might be different at other
>clubs. I've noticed QUITE a bit of difference to the
>point where I noticed that one side was getting
>smaller than the other because ours doesn't have equal
>resistence on both sides....so I just so extra
>crunches for the left side after the workout.
>
>And if this still doesn't work, then ask a
>trainer/owner for any other tips or what you should be
>looking for. This is a MAJOR problem area for me too,
>and I tend to try and get to this machine three
>times....
>
>Let me know if that works for you!
>Coli
>
>>Hi everyone, I just was wondering if anyone thinks the
>>oblique machine really works? I have not noticed a
>>difference. This is my trouble area and I really want
>>this to work! Any suggestions or thoughts would be
>>helpful! If anyone knows any other exercises for
>>obliques that work good please help:)
>>Thank you to all!
>>
>>Jenna

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