How to Use an Ab Mat: Complete Setup and Technique Guide
Learn how to position your ab mat, where your tailbone should sit, and the setup mistakes that limit your results. The definitive guide to getting the most from your ab mat.
Everything you need to get the most out of your ab mat. Exercise guides, workout programs, technique breakdowns, and equipment comparisons written by the team that has been building ab mats since 2014.
Learn how to position your ab mat, where your tailbone should sit, and the setup mistakes that limit your results. The definitive guide to getting the most from your ab mat.
Ab mat dimensions, thickness recommendations, and setup instructions. How to choose and position your mat for maximum effectiveness.
The most common core training errors and how to fix them. Stop wasting reps and start building real core strength.
A complete 28-day core training program with beginner, intermediate, and advanced tracks. Designed for ab mat training. The same program included free with every Athlos Fitness Ab Mat purchase.
8 beginner-friendly ab mat exercises with proper form, rep counts, and progression tips. Build core strength safely with full range of motion.
Ab mat workouts designed for CrossFit athletes. Butterfly sit-ups, GHD alternatives, and high-rep programming for competitive fitness.
How barre and pilates instructors use ab mats for client mat work. Exercises, setup tips, and why tailbone protection matters in studio settings.
Butterfly sit-ups build stronger abs than standard sit-ups by removing hip flexor dominance. Learn the setup, technique, variations, and mistakes to avoid.
How extending your range of motion on sit-ups increases muscle activation and builds stronger abs with fewer reps.
Use your ab mat for back extensions to build posterior chain strength. Setup guide, proper form, and progression tips.
Compare range of motion, muscle activation, and comfort between ab mat sit-ups and floor sit-ups. Data on why the surface changes your results.
Core exercises that strengthen your back without making pain worse. Includes modified movements for people with lower back and tailbone issues.
The essential core training equipment for a home gym, ranked by effectiveness and value. Skip the gimmicks. Build real core strength.
Compare the GHD machine and the ab mat for core training. Cost, space, effectiveness, and which one fits your training setup.
The complete core training program designed for ab mat workouts. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced tracks. Delivered instantly.