Bulldog Gear - Ab Mat Pad
Description
The Bulldog Gear Ab Mat is a great tool to develop full spinal range of motion abdominal strength. It helps develop cursory strength and gets the abdominals thinking about midline stability for other movements too.
Our Bulldog Gear Ad Mat is made from Urethane and moulded as one single form. Not only does this increase its shelf life as opposed to other models made from multiple components including lower grade foam, with a wooden board and wrapped in vinyl. It is also much more comfortable to use as it keeps its shape throughout usage for sit ups or under an arm for side planks.
For more information on why the Ab Mat is a useful training aid see below.
Why use an Ab Mat?
Before we talk about the reason for the Ab Mat, there’s some basic abdominal muscle anatomy that needs to be understood. The anterior and lateral trunk muscles function in multiple ways: they support the abdominal viscera (that’s what holds your insides together), breathing, and they are concerned with trunk movements of flexion, lateral bending, and rotation. One of the most fascinating parts of abdominals is that the fibers in different layers run in different directions, contributing to their gross strength.
The rectus abdominis is the most superficial (close to the surface) of these muscles and attaches the ribcage to the pelvis. Its primary role is trunk flexion. The internal and external obliques also attach the ribs to the pelvis, and are responsible for rotation and side bending of the trunk. There is another muscle, and it’s one that like the gluteus medius goes on vacation frequently. It’s called the transverse abdominus. This muscle also connects the ribs to the pelvis, but has a line of application much like a weight belt. It’s fibers run on the horizontal and it is responsible for abdominal compression during movement.
Most of our muscles work in three planes of motion. By functioning in three planes of movement, a muscle group can stabilize in one plane and exert movement in another.
What Happens in a Sit Up
In a sit up, like any other movement we do, it is imperative that our body moves through a complete and full range of motion. What this means is that if you lie on the floor, your spine is in a neutral position, or perhaps has a little flexion. To get the most out of a sit up, the abdominals must go from a position of maximal length to a position of minimal length. This is achieved by creating two pivot points, one in the spine and another in the pelvis. The lumbar spine should be extended fifteen to thirty degrees, and the pelvis should be in an anterior tilt of ten to fifteen degrees.
Why is the Bulldog Gear Ab Mat a useful training aid?
The Ab Mat, when placed under the lumbar spine with the higher portion towards your bum creates an environment for the abdominals to move through their full and available range of motion. It allows for the extension needed in the lumbar spine and the anterior tilt in the pelvis, thereby giving the abdominal muscles full range, elongation, and forceful contraction.
The Ab Mat sit up is great exercise to develop full spinal range of motion abdominal strength so that a person can start to think about getting on a GHD to perform GHD sit-ups. It also helps develop cursory strength for toes-to-bar and knees-to-elbows and gets the abdominals thinking about midline stability during barbell movements.
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At Bulldog Gear, we stand behind the quality of our equipment. Due to the wide variety of products we offer, warranty terms can vary by category. The following outlines the terms and conditions of our product warranties.
General Warranty Exclusions
The following issues are not covered under any Bulldog Gear warranty:
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Improper use or misuse of equipment
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Normal wear and tear
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Lack of proper maintenance
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Unauthorised repairs or modifications
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Negligence or damage from incorrect storage or assembly
Note: Using Home Gym Series or any product marked non-commercial in a commercial environment will void its warranty. If you’re unsure about product suitability, please contact our customer service team.
Warranty Claims Process
If you believe your item has a manufacturing defect or cosmetic issue:
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Submit your claim within 30 days of receiving the item.
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Retain all original packaging. If the packaging has been disposed of, it is your responsibility to repackage the item adequately for return.
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Email customer.service@bulldoggear.com with:
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Order name and number
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Purchase date
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Clear photos/videos of the issue
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Description of the issue
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For third-party products, contact the manufacturer directly. Our team is happy to help redirect you if needed.
Warranty Terms by Category
Barbells
| Type | Warranty |
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| 15kg / 20kg Barbells | 1 Year |
| Shorty / Training Bars | 1 Year |
| Specialty Barbells | 1 Year |
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Must be used on a minimum 18mm gym matting or drop pads.
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Incorrect use or storage (e.g., outdoors, humid areas, leaving bar loaded) will void warranty.
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Do not drop bars when unloaded or with plates <5kg.
Bumper Plates
| Type | Warranty |
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| 5kg (all types) | 30 Days |
| Home Gym Rubber Bumpers | 1 Year (Home Use Only) |
| Hybrid 2 / Competition Plates | 1 Year |
| Change Plates | 1 Year |
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Dropping 5kg or 10kg plates alone repeatedly will void warranty.
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Minimum flooring requirement: 18mm rubber or drop pads.
Kettlebells & Dumbbells
| Type | Warranty |
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| Hex Dumbbells / Box KBs | 1 Year |
| Competition KBs | 1 Year |
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Covers manufacturing defects only; not wear or cosmetic damage after use.
Electronics
| Type | Warranty |
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| Monitors | 3 Months |
| Timers | 3 Months |
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Excludes batteries, misuse, or poor environmental storage.
Selectorised & Plate Loaded Machines
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Frame: Lifetime (against welded joint separation)
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Weight Stack & Selector Shaft: 3 Years
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Bearings & Pulleys: 1 Year
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Pins, Cables, Vinyl, Upholstery, End Caps: 6 Months
Routine maintenance and proper use are required to retain warranty.
Rigs, Racks & Pull-Up Bars
| Series | Warranty |
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| Home Gym, Bulldog, ML | 1 Year |
| Perseverance | 1 Year |
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Cosmetic damage from regular use not covered.
Storage
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Warranty assessed case-by-case.
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Must report delivery damage before assembly.
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Damage from exceeding weight limits or improper use is not covered.
Benches
| Type | Warranty |
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| Flat & Adjustable | 1 Year |
| Zero Fold Bench | 1 Year |
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Check weight limits; misuse voids warranty.
Textiles & Upholstery
| Component | Warranty |
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| Medicine Balls | 1 Year (No slamming) |
| Vinyl, Zips, Velcro, Stitching, Buckles | 6 Months |
Accessories & Apparel
| Product | Warranty |
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| Weighted Vests (Fabric) | 30 Days |
| Weighted Vests (Velcro) | 3 Months |
| Weightlifting Belts | 6 Months |
| Jump Ropes | 30 Days |
| Shakers / Mugs / Flasks | 3 Months |
| Resistance Bands | 3 Months |
| Gym Rings | 6 Months |
Treadmills
| Part | Warranty |
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| Monitor | 3 Months |
| Parts | 3 Years |
| Frame | 5 Years |
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Improper storage, use, or maintenance voids warranty.
Airbikes
| Model | Warranty |
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| Home Gym Airbike | 1 Year (Home Use Only) |
| Airbike 4.0 | 1 Year |
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Covers defects only. Wear on grips, pedals, and fairings not covered.
Flooring
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Check for defects before installation.
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Warranty excludes improper installation, unsuitable cleaning agents, or use over unfit subfloors.
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No returns on cut flooring.
Clearance Items – Final Sale
Please note:
All clearance, sale, and “final reduction” items are sold as-is and are not covered under any Bulldog Gear warranty.
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No returns or refunds will be accepted for these products.
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By purchasing a clearance item, you acknowledge and accept these terms.
Discontinued Products
If a discontinued product is found to be defective due to manufacturing error, Bulldog Gear reserves the right to replace it with a comparable item. These cases will be assessed individually.
Third-Party Products (e.g., Concept2)
For any issues or warranty claims regarding third-party items (e.g., Concept2), please contact the manufacturer directly.
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Concept2 Support: info@concept2.co.uk
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Phone: 0115 9340140
If your product isn’t listed here or you have additional questions, contact our team:
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