This device is marketed as a multi-tasking back stretcher and ab trainer. It is efficient for stretching the back and opening up the spine, but if you’re looking for intensive abdominal work we recommend reading more about dedicated ab trainers.

Soft foam rubber cylinders support your back allowing you to fluidly lean into a reclined or inverted position. This helps decompress the spine and expand discs, improving flexibility and alleviating back pressure and pain.

The abdominal muscles do come into play to some extent and repeated use will deliver some stomach toning benefits. Regular situps on crunches on the floor will produce the same or better results.

The design could use a few improvements. The seat is relatively small and not very comfortable. The headrest could have been longer to accomodate taller users.

When used as a back stretcher this product does produce the intended results. When reclined to the full extent it also provides the reverse-blood-flow benefits of an inversion table.

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