AB Slings

Power System AB Slings – padded slings for hanging leg raises

Power System AB Slings are black nylon hanging slings designed for training the abdominal muscles with hanging leg and knee raises. The slings are attached to a pull-up bar or another stable bar, and during the exercise your arms rest in the slings. This way you do not have to hold your entire body weight with your grip alone and can focus on the work of your abdominal muscles. The manufacturer describes the slings as an accessory for abdominal training, made of strong, durable nylon and designed for heavy loads. The slings are padded so that your arms are comfortably supported during the exercise.

Durable nylon and padding

The slings are made of strong nylon which, according to the manufacturer, is designed for heavy loads. During hanging exercises the slings carry the full body weight of the user, which is why the strength of the material is especially important for this product. The nylon slings are padded, which makes supporting your arms during the exercise more comfortable. According to the manufacturer, the product weighs 0.5 kg, so it fits easily into a gym bag and is easy to take along both to the gym and to an outdoor pull-up bar.

How to use?

Attach the slings to the pull-up bar so that they hang at the same height, about shoulder-width apart. Slide your arms through the slings so that your upper arms rest on the padded part at the elbows. Let your body hang calmly, brace your abdominal muscles and raise your knees or straight legs in a controlled manner, then lower them slowly. Avoid swinging and using momentum – this keeps the load on your abdominal muscles. Beginners would do well to start with knee raises and move on to straight-leg raises once the movement is under control. Before each use, make sure the slings are intact and the bar can hold your body weight.

Key features

• Nylon slings – strong and durable material which, according to the manufacturer, is designed for heavy loads.
• Padding – supports the arms and makes hanging more comfortable.
• For hanging leg raises – designed for abdominal training with leg and knee raises.
• Lightweight – according to the manufacturer, the product weighs 0.5 kg.
• Black colour – a neutral colour that suits any training environment.

Who is it for?

AB Slings suit both recreational and experienced trainees who want to add hanging leg and knee raises to their training plan and prefer to rest their body weight on their arms rather than on their grip alone. The slings are suitable for training on a pull-up bar at the gym, at home or outdoors. They are also a good choice for those whose grip tires before their abdominal muscles during hanging core exercises, because the arms rest in the slings and the focus stays on the work of the abdominal muscles.

Colour, weight and care

Sportlab sells AB Slings in black. According to the manufacturer, the product weighs 0.5 kg; exact dimensions are not given on the official product page. After training, store the slings in a dry place. If they are sweaty, wipe them with a damp cloth and let them air dry. Check the slings regularly and stop using them if the material or seams are damaged.