ABMAT Sit Up Mat- The Original Abdominal and Core Trainer Mat for Full Range of Motion Sit ups, Crunches and Ab Workouts Black Vinyl

I've used these Abmats at my local Crossfit gym for years, so knew they were a good product. I bought this one for home. It came with a simple and useful insert adding a number of new abdominal exercises to what I knew already. I enjoy having it, and use it regularly. It is very effective for not only safe situps which do not strain my back, but also for strengthening the side oblique muscles and other abdominal areas. From my experience with them at the gym, I can attest that they last a long time without deterioration. You need take no more than 5 minutes for a very effective abdominal tune-up.

I bought one of these a few years ago when I was doing CROSSFIT. My neighbor gave it a try the other day, and fell in love with it and asked me to order her one ASAP. She has lower back pain, and says that not only does this do great sit ups, it helps to stretch her back. She also liked the booklet that came with it, showing her additional exercises. I've loved it for years -- its on the floor in my living room, easy to crank out a few sit ups every now and then.

This is a serious mat, it’s made to last. I have used it one week and it’s changed my whole workout. It’s worth it to pay more in this because of the quality.

This is the best AbMat on the market. I previously bought another make/model based on customer reviews, and assumed that they would be equivalent. Definitely not so. There is a major difference in firmness between this mat and the other one, with this one clearly superior. It is tall and supportive, but gives just enough so you're not see-sawing across the top of it. Quality materials and construction. This is found at my local CrossFit gym, so I have seen first hand that it can stand up to frequent use. I would highly recommend this over alternatives.

I had heard great things about the Abmat but am usually the last one to believe the hype. I work out often and can do countless situps so I really didn't think this would do anything for me. I was wrong. The Abmat fits perfectly in the small of your back to get complete abdominal extension and lower back support. Sure, you could get the same effects from several other products...but they cost WAY more. The Abmat is awesome and I use it every day. Constructed well and had grip strips on the bottom so it will not slide while you exercise. It also comes with a workout plan for beginners.

I used to be a competitive athlete in my youth but since then I have put on some extra belly fat. I found sit-ups hard to do once I got back training. This has helped me with form and targeting the right spots. It's not the first piece of home gym equipment I would buy but I am glad to have it. It takes a little bit to get used to. I used it incorrectly and my mid back still hurts from it. Take your time with this one. Overall this is better than having nothing to support your back.

Great for the gym! The mat is quite firm but, as you use it, it will break in and be more comfortable. I am 6'0" with an average torso and it works great. My wife is 5'4" and it is a little big for her back but she is still able to use it, albeit not as comfortably. Great quality as well, I really like it.

With my long work commute and hours at work, its harder and harder to get to the gym. Now my back hurts, legs, calves and feet. All because of sitting in a car, at my desk and always on my computer. Now I stretch at home, sit ups, push ups, jump rope. You need to exercise!! and this Abmat is perfect for that!! good form, small, build your core muscle to help support your back. Great product.