The Abs Company machine range covers core, glute, and conditioning training—from the patented Ab Coaster to the SledMill and TireFlip 180. Hamilton Home Fitness lists 29 models for home gyms, studios, clinics, and high-traffic clubs, priced from $329 new, with nationwide US shipping.
The Abs Company built its reputation on one idea: train the core from the bottom up, not the top down.
A standard crunch machine pulls your chest toward your knees. The patented Ab Coaster reverses that. You kneel on a chair and lift your knees along a curved path so the lower abs engage first and the mid and upper regions follow. Your upper body stays supported the whole time.
How does the Ab Coaster work? You kneel on the carriage, rest your arms on the pads, and lift your knees using your abs rather than your shoulders. The guided path holds your form for you, which is why deconditioned users and first-timers get productive reps almost immediately.
That single design choice solves the problem every gym owner knows: members avoid ab stations because their necks hurt. Remove the strain, and the station gets used.
Is The Abs Company's equipment commercial-grade? Most of it, yes. The brand reports its machines running in more than 10,000 fitness centers across 40-plus countries and has been building core equipment since 2006. The heavy-duty steel frames and urethane-molded padding on the commercial series are specified for daily multi-user traffic.
Start with what you're actually training, then narrow by traffic and budget. That order saves you from buying a beautiful machine nobody programs.
The Ab Coaster family anchors this group. The Ab Coaster® CTL runs trackless, which means fewer wear points, quieter operation, and less maintenance on a busy floor. The CS1500 and CS3000 give you the classic curved-track feel at lower price points.
Prefer plate-loaded work? The AbsBench Elite and AbsBench X3 put the user in a fixed crunch position and let you add weight as strength climbs. Target Abs removes bench setup guesswork entirely — useful when 40 members share one station.
Glute training drives retention right now, and this is where the catalog is deepest. The Glute Lift™ Elite lets users of mixed ability train hips without the intimidation factor of a barbell hip thrust.
Total Glute and the Glute Coaster TL cover heavier progression. For hamstrings and the lower back, the Nordic Curl and LumbarX handle the work most gyms skip until someone gets hurt.
The SledMill™ delivers sled pushing without needing 40 ft of turf. TireFlip 180 gives you tire training in a fixed footprint, with no loose tire rolling across your floor and no liability conversation afterward.
The aTAC HIIT ergometer is the budget entry into this group at $1,574.
Here's the mistake buyers make most often, and no competitor page warns you about it.
The Ab Coaster Max sells for $329. The Ab Coaster CTL sells for $2,099. They share a name and a movement pattern — they do not share a build. The Max is a home unit. The CTL is specified for a club floor with hundreds of users a week.
Buy the Max for a spare bedroom and you'll be happy. Buy the Max for a 24-hour gym, and you'll replace it inside a year. If your machine will see more than a handful of users daily, shop the commercial series.
| Sub-type | Example models | Best fit | Listed from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ab Coaster series | Max, CS1500, CTL, CS3000 | Guided bottom-up ab training | $329 |
| Ab benches | AbsBench Elite, X3, Target Abs | Plate-loaded core strength | $1,574 |
| Glute trainers | Glute Lift Pro, Elite, Total Glute | Hip and posterior chain work | $2,624 |
| Posterior chain | Nordic Curl, LumbarX, The Froggy | Hamstrings and lower back | $1,574 |
| Loaded strength | Belt Squat, The DeadLift | Lower body without bar loading | $2,624 |
| Conditioning | aTAC, TireFlip 180, Sled Mill | HIIT and sled-style training | $1,574 |
| Zone packages | 6-Minute Ab, Glute Zone, HIIT Zone | Turnkey studio circuits | $9,714 |
Need a full room planned rather than a single unit? Talk to us before you order—layout drives equipment choice more than most buyers expect.
[✅] Match the machine to your primary goal
[✅] Check user weight capacity before buying
[✅] Confirm ceiling height for standing units
[✅] Measure floor space, then add walk-around
[✅] Plate-loaded vs. selectorized resistance
[✅] Traffic volume: home, studio, or club
[✅] Trackless designs cut maintenance time
[✅] Adjustment-free units speed up circuits
[✅] Zone packages simplify circuit builds
[✅] Freight class and liftgate access
[✅] Assembly needs and install support
[✅] Used units stretch a tight budget
How much space does an AB machine need? Most single units in this range fit a footprint comparable to a standard weight bench, but standing models like the Standing Ab Twist need vertical clearance too. Measure your ceiling before ordering, and leave walk-around room on at least two sides for coaching access.
Hamilton Home Fitness is an authorized Abs Company dealer, which matters more than most buyers realize.
Authorized dealers get factory-backed support, correct parts, and legitimate warranty handling. Grey-market sellers do not. When a carriage bearing fails in year three, that distinction becomes the whole conversation.
We're based in Tennessee and ship nationwide across the US. Commercial orders run through a quoted invoice so we can handle freight class, liftgate requirements, site access, and install scheduling before anything leaves the dock. Call 423-458-2453 or contact the HHF team for current pricing and lead times.
Working with a tighter budget? We periodically carry used Abs Company units—a used Sissy Squat and a like-new Froggy are listed now. Stock moves fast, so check availability before you plan around it.
For facility buyers, browse the wider commercial gym equipment range, and we'll bundle the quote.
Which ABs Company machine is best for a home gym?
For most home users, the Ab Coaster CS1500 at $1,574 hits the balance of build quality and footprint. If budget is the deciding factor, the Ab Coaster Max at $329 covers the same movement pattern in a lighter home-duty build.
What is the cheapest Abs Company machine you carry?
The Ab Coaster Max is the lowest-priced new unit at $329. Used inventory occasionally goes lower—a used sissy squat is currently listed at $125.
What's the difference between the Ab Coaster CTL and CS3000?
The CTL uses a trackless design with a frictionless resistance system, so it runs quieter and needs less upkeep. The CS3000 uses the original curved-track carriage. Both deliver the same bottom-up motion; the CTL suits higher-traffic floors better.
Can these machines be used in a rehab or clinical setting?
Several models are used in therapy and training environments because the guided motion controls range and load. Suitability depends on the individual patient, so have a qualified clinician approve any protocol before programming it.
Do you offer package pricing for studios?
Yes. Zone packages like the 6 Minute Ab Zone and HIIT Zone Elite are built as complete circuits, and multi-unit orders are quoted directly. Send us your room dimensions and member count, and we'll spec it.
Does Hamilton Home Fitness ship these machines nationwide?
Yes, we ship to all 50 states from Tennessee. Freight arrangements vary by unit size and delivery site, so we confirm carrier, lift gate, and access details on every commercial order before booking.
Do I need special flooring for the SledMill or TireFlip 180?
Both are heavy conditioning units and perform best on rubber flooring rated for commercial traffic. Tell us your current surface when you request a quote, and we'll flag anything that needs addressing first.
Pick the machine that matches your goal, your traffic, and your floor—then let us handle the rest.
Send your room dimensions, member count, and budget range, and we'll come back with a quoted build instead of a generic price list. Request a quote from Hamilton Home Fitness or call 423-458-2453. Authorized dealer support, nationwide shipping, and a team that will tell you when a cheaper unit is the smarter buy.