Best Fitness BFAB10 Ab Board Review

The bench was fairly easy to set up and is lightweight enough to move around easily. My biggest complaint might be that it did not come with an instruction book, or even a photo of someone using the bench. Since there were no instructions, I still can't figure out how that woman in the photo for the advertisement did her side crunches. I cannot figure out where she placed her feet to keep from falling off of the bench.

I have been using this bench for two weeks now. At first, I had to place a bucket with a pillow on it at the end of the bench when I did my sit-ups, to support my shoulders and head, due to the fact that the bench is so short. (I'm 5'8") I soon learned to not lay back, at all, during my sit-ups, not even just to rest inbetween reps. Now I have no problem with the short bench and it is better form for my sit-ups, anyway, not to lay back on the bench. However, my bench has, for some unknown reason, little metal loops on the tubes, and the loops are right where I need to place my feet while doing the back extensions. You cannot see the loops in the photos on the Internet, and they are not portrayed in the assembly instructions or parts list. Its not a major problem if I am wearing shoes, but I really don't want to have to wear shoes to do my back extensions. Placing the metal loops where the feet should go is, in my opinion, a really poor design. Most back extension units have plates on the bottom for the feet to rest. I don't mind not having a plate and resting my feet on a tube, but the little loops on the tubes hurt.

Having said that, I am getting a good workout with this bench, but I wish I had invested a little more money into a better designed unit.

Product Description
A tight, strong midsection is at the core of everything you do, which is why core training should be considered a vital part of any workout regimen. Enter the Best Fitness BGAB10 ab board, which is designed to tighten up your midsection, strengthen your back, and improve your core stability. Comfortable and effective, the board offers a durable 1.75-inch upholstered seat and three starting incline positions (15, 20, and 25 degrees), making it easy to design a challenging ab routine. The 4-inch, high-density roller pads, meanwhile, fit cozily beneath your knees and ankles, letting you perform tons of sit-ups and crunches in a single stretch. Finally, the board's safety pins and bolts make the BFAB10 easy to set up and disassemble.

The BFAB10 is an essential workout accessory because your core is where all your body movements originate. Your abdominal muscles support and protect your internal organs and aid in breathing, especially when you exhale. The abs also team up with your back muscles to control trunk motions, such as twisting and bending. And from an aesthetic perspective, the board lets you efficiently chisel a flatter stomach and slimmer waistline. If you want to look and feel your best, start at your core. Fully assembled right out of the box, the BFAB10 measures 18 by 23 by 42 inches (W x H x D) and carries a three-year warranty.

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