The Ab Mat is a curved mat that sits under your lower back during sit-ups to allow you to strengthen your abdominals through a greater range of motion. The Ab Mat also provides support for your lower back during sit ups, helping to prevent the lower back pain often associated with this movement.
The Ab Mat is a staple for Crossfitters and will definitely come in handy the next time you try an Annie, Barbara or Angie!
The Ab Mat isn't just limited to use for sit-ups, though. You can use it in an number of different ways to get better range or motion and spine support, for example you can use it to help you roll up into a pistol (single leg squat) or incorporate a sit up into a thruster:
Or you can use it for different variations on sit-ups such as med ball passes...
The Iron Edge Ab Mat is a great way to make your sit-ups more comfortable, more effective and more variable - who doesn't want that?!
For more information on the Iron Edge Ab Mat click here.