The ab crunch machine, shortly called "ab cruncher" is perfect for isolated abdominal training. That’s what many experts say. Such a crunch machine is one of the basic devices of abdominal exercise equipment in fitness studios. It’s also a great center piece of the home gym for people who put the priority of their exercises on six pack abs.

The ab cruncher is a compact piece of abdominal exercise equipment with a smooth-moving special mechanism and a weight stack. It is designed for well supported and effective abdominal workout. The cushioned seat is adjustable. Therefor the ab crunch machine is great for users of all sizes. Comfortable placed on the seat, the fixed food holds, a back pad, handles, leverage arms and sometimes elbow pads put exercisers in the proper position. One can totally concentrate on the abs during the workout with the crunch machine.

As more as we can concentrate on the abs we will get better results. Especially experienced users prefer such special concentration and the possibility to workout a small group of muscles intensively. Many great pieces of abdominal exercise equipment get criticised for working out the whole upper body together with the abdominals. Make your own decision what is good for you, to concentrate on the abs or to work out the whole upper body. This is an important point on the check list if you are going to buy an exercise machine for the home gym.

Are you ready to exercise? Take a seat. Comfortably placed on the ab cruncher, bend and return to upright position. Perform slowly in both directions and hold the neck neutral. Don’t push down the arm pads or drag on the handles. Take a deep breath and let the abdominals and the crunch machine do the work in controlled motion. Don’t forget to breathe. Start with low weight allowing you 15 reps with good form as a first goal. That might not be easy. Take less than 15 reps if necessary and increase step by step. Better to do less than to cheat. The ab crunch machine is optimal to work out the abdominals isolated and to achieve powerful, tight abdominal muscles.