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Traditional exercise benches are large and cumbersome. They are limited in
function and versatility. Technological advances in equipment such as Free
Motion Fitness and Keiser Fitness equipment emphasize functional training
movements. The Functional Training Benches’ light weight and compact design
allows for a multitude of functional movements. It is a great addition to the
health and fitness industry and gives fitness devotees, personal trainers,
physical therapists and strength and conditioning coaches an alternative to
traditional training regimes. With the ability to perform more than 100
different exercises the FTB is a must have to anyone serious about their
training.
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Exercising on the FTB(Functional Training
Bench) in the supine position (face up) activates an individual’s lower body
and core (low back/abdominals). The individual exercising has their back
supported by the seat pad with their hips off, thus activating their lower body
and core in order to stabilize their body on the bench. A standard bench
supports a person’s entire body so there is no need for those muscles to work.
Since the seat pad on the FTB is designed to support only half a person’s body
during supine exercises core stabilization has to occur in order to complete
any movement. Thus a person exercising on a FTB is going to have a more intense
workout than if they were working out on a standard utility bench.
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Other Benefits
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Compact design makes for easy storage.
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Light Weight design allows users to easily move it.
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Multi-purpose design allows users to perform more than 100 different upper and
lower body exercises.
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Ergonomic design enables different body types to comfortably exercise on it.
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The functional training bench is easily manipulated into any of the users’
desired exercise positions.
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The stability of the bench allows users to perform both upper and lower body
exercises.
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DETAILS of FTB
The 4 different FTB’s weigh approximately 43 - 50 lbs. They have an X base
design which adds stability and support. Two of the units have band attachments
located on all 4 legs of the base. Engineers designed the FTB to not slide or
tip while external loads are being applied during exercise. The base has
scratch resistant rubber feet attached to the bottom ends of the legs and at
the bottom of the base axis to enhance stability, support and protect wood
floors. The FTB adjusts vertically by releasing a special designed weldin pin
called “the snugger” which is attached to the main support column. The snugger
locks into vertical pin holes located on a telescoping tube. The FTB adjust
horizontally to 3 different angles (90°, 45° and 30°) by releasing a detent pin
that inserts through two identical pivot plates.
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