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Powerline Plate Load Ab Crunch Bench (PAB21X), 6-Packs Abdominal Muscles Workout Machine For Home Gym, 350lbs Weight Capacity

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Brand Body-Solid
Item Weight 27 Pounds
Material Alloy Steel
Color Grey/Black
Product Dimensions 37"D x 18"W x 37"H
Frame Material Alloy Steel
Weight Limit 350 Pounds

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  • INDUSTRY LEADER: For 30+ years, Powerline by Body Solid has held the widest array of products designed to meet the demands of the ever-changing fitness industry (home gym, free weight machines, treadmills, bikes, ellipticals, weight plates, kettlebells, dumbbells, flooring, accessories and more). Our products are cutting edge and reliable and are built for Life……Your Life.
  • FULL RANGE ABDOMINAL RESISTANCE: With this Plate Load ab bench perform sit-ups and crunches easily, effectively, and safely with full range abdominal resistance. Achieve a 6-pack and toned, tight obliques in less than half the time of other systems Curved back is specially designed to place you in an automatic pre-stretch position.
  • ADJUSTABLE BACKPAD: Perform tricep extensions with ease in addition to abdominal workouts. Full-range motion adjusts from 30 degrees back of center to 30 degrees forward of center for the ultimate in comfort and efficiency. Back pad is infinitely adjustable for a customized workout that is appropriate and safe, no matter your size.
  • EXERCISES: Our sit up bench is perfect for home gym enthusiasts who want to target their six-pack abs, back, and oblique bend. For smooth operation and freedom of movement, the ball bearing pulley is both extra-wide and sealed. Lightweight and easily moved. Enhance your fitness routine with this all-in-one workout equipment for a complete strength training experience.
  • DIMENSIONS: This ABS workout bench is designed for all fitness levels, from beginners to advanced athletes. When assembled, the Powerline Ab Bench measures 40x18x38 inches and weighs 31 pounds. It is backed by the Powerline 10-Year In-Home Warranty, which covers the frame for 10 years and all other parts for 1 year.

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Turn Your Home into a Powerhouse

For more than 15 years Powerline Strength Training Equipment has been saving people from the expense, travel time, and hassle of joining a gym. From the privacy of your own home you can perform the same exercises to trim, tone, and sculpt your body into your ultimate vision, on your own schedule.

Powerline by Body-Solid PAB21X Ab Bench

A NEW YOU IS WITHIN REACH

Perform sit-ups and crunches easily, effectively, and safely with full range abdominal resistance. Curved back is specially designed to place you in an automatic pre-stretch position. Full-range motion adjusts from 30 degrees back of center to 30 degrees forward of center for the ultimate in comfort and efficiency. Back pad is infinitely adjustable for a customized workout that is appropriate and safe, no matter your size. Perform triceps extensions with ease in addition to abdominal workouts.

  • Features full range abdominal resistance.
  • Full range motion starts at 30 degrees back of center to 30 degrees forward of center for a full range of exercise motion.
  • Curved back pad puts you in a pre-stretch position that allows more intense abdominal contraction.
  • You will get twice the results in half the time with a lot less work.
  • Extra-wide, sealed ball bearing pulley allows complete freedom of movement for oblique workouts as well.
  • Infinitely adjustable back pad ensures quick and easy adjustment for all size users.
  • Excellent for triceps extensions too.
  • Dimensions: 40"L x 18"W x 38"H

Powerline by Body-Solid PAB21X Ab Bench Highlights and Features

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Extra-wide, sealed ball bearing pulley allows complete freedom of movement for oblique workouts as well.

Full range motion starts at 30 degrees back of center to 30 degrees forward of center for a full range of exercise motion.

Curved back pad puts you in a pre-stretch position that allows more intense abdominal contraction.

Features full range abdominal resistance.

Excellent for triceps extensions too.

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PAB21X PAB139X PCH24X PGM200X PHYP200X PLCE165X
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Price $145.00 — $175.50 $350.00 $245.00 $324.28
Body Focus Abs, Obliques, Triceps Abs, Obliques Lower Back, Abs Glutes, Hamstrings Abs, Lower Back, Obliques Hamstrings, Knee Rehab, Quads
Dimensions 40"L x 18"W x 38"H 40"L x 20"W x 24"H 46"L x 24"W x 38"H 66"L x 26"W x 60"H 42"L x 27"W x 31"H 62"L x 25"W x 27"H
Weight 31 lbs 35 lbs 40 lbs 67 lbs 43 lbs 44 lbs
PLM180X PPB32X PSC43X PSS60X PVKC83X PVLP156X
PLM180X PPB32X PSC43X PSS60X PVKC83X PVLP156X
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Price $337.50 — $212.00 — $325.00 $435.00
Body Focus Biceps, Lats, Triceps Biceps Calves Biceps, Calves, Glutes, Quads, Triceps, Hamstrings Lats, Shoulders, Triceps Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings
Dimensions 48"L x 43"W x 81"H 34"L x 35"W x 37"H 47"L x 21"W x 32"H 36"L x 46"W x 60"H 35"L x 42"W x 83"H 45"L x 47"W x 55"H
Weight 69 lbs 42 lbs 44 lbs 51 lbs 64 lbs 77 lbs

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Perform sit-ups and crunches easily, effectively, and safely with the Powerline by Body-Solid Ab Bench (PAB21X). This sit-up bench offers full-range abdominal resistance, with a special curved back design that starts you automatically in a pre-stretch position. The back pad allows full range of motion, adjusting from 30 degrees back of center to 30 degrees forward of center, and is infinitely adjustable for a customized workout.

This abdominal bench accepts Olympic and standard-sized weight plates for resistance and can also be used to perform triceps extensions in addition to abdominal workouts (weight plates sold separately). An extra-wide and sealed ball bearing pulley allows complete freedom of movement for each core muscle group, including obliques. The 2- by 3-inch steel mainframe is welded on all four sides for ideal stability while you work out.

When assembled, the Powerline Ab Bench measures 37 by 18 by 37 inches (L x W x H) and weighs 31 pounds. It is backed by the Powerline 10-Year In-Home Warranty, which covers the frame for 10 years and all other parts for 1 year.

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The Leverage Ab Bench from Body Solid has a unique design that provides full range of motion abdominal resistance and increased abdominal contraction for quicker and more effective core training. The Ab Bench features a specially designed curved back pad that places the user into a deep pre-stretch position for a more intense abdominal contraction. From this position, the exercise motion ranges from 30 degrees back of center to 30 degrees forward of center--working the entire abdomen. The bench's extra-wide, sealed ball bearing pulley allows complete freedom of movement for oblique workouts as well.

The Leverage Ab Bench boasts heavy-gauge, two by three-inch steel, four-side welded mainframe construction for a solid foundation. The bench is equipped with thick and durable DuraFirm back and seat pads for comfort and to encourage a proper posture. The chrome weight carriage accepts Olympic plates allowing you to customize your workout from minimal to maximum resistance (weight plates are sold separately). The bench's extra wide, sealed ball bearing pulley allows complete freedom of movement and the infinitely adjustable back pad ensures quick and easy adjustment for users of all sizes. In addition to abdominal exercises, the bench also allows you to perform triceps extensions.

Features:

  • Heavy-gauge, two by three-inch steel mainframe
  • Four-side welded construction
  • DuraFirm back and seat pads
  • Chrome weight carriage accepts Olympic plates
  • Extra wide, sealed ball bearing pulley
  • Infinitely adjustable back pad
  • 10-year frame warranty
  • One-year parts warranty

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Powerline Plate Load Ab Crunch Bench (PAB21X), 6-Packs Abdominal Muscles Workout Machine For Home Gym, 350lbs Weight Capacity

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3.5 out of 5 stars
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Customers like the quality and sturdiness of the fitness bench. They say it's very effective and works well for its purpose. They also appreciate the basic construction and the feeling of stability. However, some customers report issues with comfort and flatness. They mention that the seat is steeply inclined and the angle is awkward. They dislike durability and have mixed opinions on ease of assembly.

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20 customers mention20 positive0 negative

Customers find the fitness bench very effective, nice, and easy to put together. They also say it works well for their purpose and provides a great abdominal workout. Customers also say the product is helpful in physical therapy and gives them a good pump.

"...The machine itself is great but I couldn't get comfortable...had to adjust the seat back and forth, then wound up wrapping a towel around the seat..." Read more

"...I highly recommend it for it's simplicity as well as the quality workout. Learned by reading other reviewers it can also be used to work the triceps...." Read more

"...does fill a niche in one's training arsenal and you can get a decent abdominal workout on this rig...." Read more

"...It works very well for this purpose...." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sturdiness of the fitness bench. They mention that it's built well enough to make them think it'll take a lot of weight. The construction is basic, but there's always that feeling of stability.

"...It is solid and strong ---300 plus pound powerlifters will be using this bench loaded as heavy as it can handle and it seems it is built to handle..." Read more

"...Otherwise very easy to assemble and material quality is decent." Read more

"Very sturdy and comfortable. The strap isnt very comfortable though so Ill be switching that out. Does what I need it to do." Read more

"...You just add weights as you progress. Construction is basic but there's always that feeling of stability." Read more

13 customers mention9 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly of the fitness bench. Some mention it's very easy to put together, with everything put together right. However, others say the directions aren't step-by-step, it'll take a while to put it together, and it'd be impossible to use.

"...I highly recommend it for it's simplicity as well as the quality workout. Learned by reading other reviewers it can also be used to work the triceps...." Read more

"...Assembly was easy, taking about 10 minutes...." Read more

"...It's an awkward set up and you don't have a lot of "meat" on your bones it can be quite uncomfortable...." Read more

"Works great , Simple machine but you can feel the burn in no time . Worth the month for sure" Read more

15 customers mention0 positive15 negative

Customers find the comfort of the fitness bench to be uncomfortable. They mention that the strap is not very comfortable, the seat is uncomfortable in the groin area, and the tilted seat is very uncomfortable. Some say that the padding is too thick and causes back pain. They also say that it's awkward to work out on and the triceps exercise gives them mixed feelings.

"...The machine itself is great but I couldn't get comfortable...had to adjust the seat back and forth, then wound up wrapping a towel around the seat..." Read more

"Seat should be flat and not tilted. Very uncomfortable. Would like to return but return time has passed." Read more

"I've tried adjusting the back in all sorts of postions. It's so uncomfortable I screamed out in pain the first time I sat on it...." Read more

"Tilted seat is very uncomfortable. Lightweight and moved when I use it" Read more

4 customers mention0 positive4 negative

Customers find the seat of the fitness bench uncomfortable, steeply inclined, and awkwardly positioned. They also say the seat leans too far back.

"Seat should be flat and not tilted. Very uncomfortable. Would like to return but return time has passed." Read more

"...the back as the back rest is unbelievably hard and the seat is at a very awkward angle...." Read more

"...The seat like leans to far back or something... it isn't positioned right. Its beyond hard to workout on!..." Read more

"...The only thing i would say is that the seat is steeply inclined that might make it uncomfortable for some people...." Read more

3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the fitness bench. They mention that the plastic covering on the pully cracks and scratches the pulley. The plastic tube covering the steel cable ripped off in less than a week, and it is causing abrasions on the cable's plastic jacket.

"...The plastic tube covering the steel cable ripped off in less than a week (no real impact to the functionality of the machine) but otherwise its held-..." Read more

"...It is causing abrasions on the cable's plastic jacket. It will shorten the life of the cable. I plan to grind off the cross member." Read more

"...the wait rubs against some metal on the pully causing the plastic covering to crack and scratch the pulley" Read more

3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the screws of the fitness bench. They mention that they are missing assembly bolts and nuts, and that the instructions do not correlate with the numbers on the bolts.

"...No numbers on the bolts correlated to the instructions.This product is a total fail." Read more

"...On the Owners Manual page #6, none of the bolts, washers, spring washers, nylon lock nut, have been supplied complete...." Read more

"missing screws..." Read more

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joysbuys
5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME machine!
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2015
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I'm 110 lbs and 5'2" so a previous woman's review was very helpful. The machine itself is great but I couldn't get comfortable...had to adjust the seat back and forth, then wound up wrapping a towel around the seat and shoving a pillow between my butt and the backrest. It's an awkward set up and you don't have a lot of "meat" on your bones it can be quite uncomfortable. With that being said, after I found the proper seat adjustment and added the padding, THEN did as a previous reviewer said and I put a broom stick (wrapped in a towel for arm comfort) through the handles and basically turned it into one of those crunch machines at the gym, it worked perfectly! I basically lay my arms over bar abd push down with my abs, either doing short crunches or leaning all the way back, then forward again. It looks pretty strange but it definitely does the trick. I'm sure if someone other than me was going to see it I'd rig it a little better than what it is! But as a whole it's a great machine, it doesn't hurt my back at ALL and I'm finally doing ab exercises......I'm glad I purchased this!
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DeeDee
1.0 out of 5 stars Very uncomfortable
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2024
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Seat should be flat and not tilted. Very uncomfortable. Would like to return but return time has passed.
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Kraig D. Moore
5.0 out of 5 stars Powerline Ab bench
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2010
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I purchased the Powerline Ab bench about a month ago and love it!. It gives me a great Ab workout. I hated doing crunches on the floor with weights held to my chest. I dreaded that part of my workout, but did it anyway. Since getting the Ab bench, I actually look forward to doing my ab workout. Gives me a great pump. Reasonably priced as well and easy to put together. I highly recommend it for it's simplicity as well as the quality workout. Learned by reading other reviewers it can also be used to work the triceps. Didn't know that so will give it a try. As for the abdominal workout, I give it 5 stars. I love it..
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NbleSavage
3.0 out of 5 stars You Get what you Pay For
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2012
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For around $100 you can't expect the kind of smooth, frictionless experience of a gym quality abdominal machine. At this price point, the PAB21X does fill a niche in one's training arsenal and you can get a decent abdominal workout on this rig. The plastic tube covering the steel cable ripped off in less than a week (no real impact to the functionality of the machine) but otherwise its held-up ok to 3-4x weekly usage thus far.

Not the best ab machine available, but a decent rig for the money.
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JK
5.0 out of 5 stars It took a while to get, but overall I am happy
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2023
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I was getting a bit frustrated with the seller of this ab bench, because it took weeks to get and there wasnt much communication as to why it was delayed. That said, overall I am very happy with this bench despite the delay in getting it. It is solid and strong ---300 plus pound powerlifters will be using this bench loaded as heavy as it can handle and it seems it is built to handle that kind of weight.

Assembly was easy, taking about 10 minutes.

The range of motion and bench position is adjustable, which helps considering the large people at my place using it. That said, a person who is really tall, ie over 6'3 or so may struggle with it due to the bench design. it is really made for a person from 5'3 to about 6' tall.

We havent loaded it to capacity yet, but its built well enough to make me think it'll take whatever we throw at it.

over all I am very happy.
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MARIA ALTADONNA
1.0 out of 5 stars Super uncomfortble for the back as the back rest is ...
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2015
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I've tried adjusting the back in all sorts of postions. It's so uncomfortable I screamed out in pain the first time I sat on it. Super uncomfortble for the back as the back rest is unbelievably hard and the seat is at a very awkward angle. I put a pillow on it and was able to tolerate it but still uncomfortable in the groin area. Now yes I'm overweight. A lot of people who need to use exercise equipment need to lose some lbs. Maybe if I was thinner it would work. Right now I can't use the thing at all.

Also it had very bad directions in so far as how the nuts/bolts were marked. We basically had to use trial and error and common sense to use the correct bolts where they were needed. No numbers on the bolts correlated to the instructions.

This product is a total fail.
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Kathy C
2.0 out of 5 stars Very uncomfortable to use
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2023
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Tilted seat is very uncomfortable. Lightweight and moved when I use it
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M. Emerson
4.0 out of 5 stars It works...
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2009
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The reason I bought this was to make it easier to do ab exercises with weight at home. It works very well for this purpose. The main thing is to make sure to set the backrest to the proper height so your back bends back slightly and it stretches the abs and gives a longer range of motion.

There are a few downsides I have found..
First this is not really a sturdy feeling bench, its very light and it almost feels like it could fall over while your exercising. Second, the triceps exercise gives me mixed feelings. Getting a full range of motion, especially the "stretch", is impossible for me. Then during the exercise the cable seems to rub on the back of my head which is more annoying than anything. Despite the ROM issue I was sort of surprised that I felt more soreness in the tris than I feel from other tri exercises, probably due to the newness of the motion. Like other Body Solid equipment I have bought the directions aren't step-by-step its the exploded view diagram. There isnt a lot to putting this together but I wish Body Solid would spend a few cents to put real directions in all their products.

Overall I'm happy with the bench as it allows me to go with weight-lower reps on abs with a better range of motion than other ab exercises. If you want to add weight to your ab workouts this will make life easier if you want to do high reps or something I'm not sure it would be worth the money, you might be better off using an exercise ball or something and save your $ and space in your gym.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Pacco non ricevuto
Reviewed in Italy on February 2, 2024
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MIchael Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars i found the ab bench perfect very happy fast delivery could not ask for more
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 24, 2023
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nothing to dislike i cannot wait for morning to come so i can use it again very happy no problems
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Fred
4.0 out of 5 stars Easy for anyone to work their stomach
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 4, 2015
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Well made and arrived quickly. I bought this item as a means to work the abdominal muscles in a somewhat gentle manner for an older person (70) and it does this quite well. I found the shackle clip that attaches the weight holder to the cable very fiddly and changed it for one with a bigger mouth opening which does the job much more easily. This device is so easy to use there can be little excuse not to use it regularly.
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ioannis markatopoulos
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing machine. Very good construction and works perfect
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 20, 2016
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Amazing machine. Very good construction and works perfect.
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Vincent
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 25, 2015
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