When it comes to working out, few of us want anything more than good-looking abs. Is there any wonder why there are hundreds of different ab machines in the market today? To help you pick the gems from the junk, here are our 20 top ab machine recommends.

#1 – Belly Burner Belt

This special heat-generating belt is worn around the tummy. The heat itself doesn’t really burn too much fat, but the heat reminds you to maintain your proper posture no matter what you’re doing. The Belly Burner Belt also comes with diet plans and meal logs to help your regimen along.

#2 – Perfect.CARDIO

Perfect.CARDIO is a weighted exercise tool that introduces strength training and functional training in ordinary aerobics routines. The device has two holes for adjustable weights, which can be gripped by both hands while exercising. The extra weight gives core muscles an extra workout.

#3 – Ab Circle Pro

Ab Circle Pro is a platform with grips and a wheel. You work out your core muscles by gripping the handles and moving the wheel from side-to-side with your legs. Obviously great for your obliques, and works out your back muscles as well.

#4 – Ab Slider

One of the smallest ab machines on our list, the Ab Slider is basically a wheel with two handles. You basically grip both handles, put your knees or toes on the floor, and push the wheel forward and back while keeping your arms straight. It works out your core muscles without straining your back.

#5 – Kettler Rowing Machine

A large and sophisticated ab machine, the Kettler Rowing Machine simulates the rowing motion of a canoe or kayak — an ab-intensive workout. The machine also has an earlobe clip and LCD monitor that tells you when you need to go a bit faster. It’s less noisy than most rowing machines, which earns our vote.

#6 – Ab Roller

Popular for years, the Ab Roller keeps delivering results. The curved base lets you do crunches without the strain on your neck and back, making for perfect crunches every single time.

#7 – X-Slider

Another popular exercise machine, the X-Slider has legs that slide and arms that extend sideways. You can do 12 different exercises on this machine, and most of them involve your core muscles.

#8 – Ab Crunch

The Ab Crunch is a large machine, and has found a home in many gyms all over the world. It has overhead grips and leg rests that let you do easier, crisper crunches. No need to lie down on the floor anymore!

#9 – Ab Straps

Ab Straps are pretty straightforward — they help you do hanging twists and hanging knee and leg raises from a chin-up bar, without worrying about your grip. The padded harnesses are comfortable, and since you don’t have to worry about slipping, you can do hanging exercises more easily.

#10 – Crazy Abs Home Gym

This lightweight piece of ab-sculpting equipment has overhead grips and knee pads that slide up and down a curved spine. Pulling the knee pads up works out your abs, while pulling with your arms works out your biceps, shoulders, and back.

#11 – Ab Glider

The Ab Glider is a mix of #3 and #10. It’s a floor machine that lets you do both circular and vertical motions. It’s cheaper than most machines that only do one motion, too, so it’s definitely worth a look.

#12 – Ab Rocket

The Ab Rocket is shaped like a high-backed seat. Instead of crunching upwards, you rock backwards. Your back and neck are supported while your ab muscles get a full workout. The rollers on the seat support also give a good massage.

#13 – Power Plank

The Power Plank is similar to #10, except the bar is straight instead of curved. The Power Plank mimics the Yoga plank position, a proven toning exercise. Crunches and pull-ups can easily be done on this exercise machine, as well as other exercises.

#14 – Ab-X Abdominal Trainer

This is another popular exercise machine used in real gyms. You lie down on its bench, grip its armrests for support, and rest your legs with knees bent on raised supports. Crunches are simplified and optimized, making every repetition go the extra mile.

#15 – Six Seconds Ab Machine

A relatively small and portable exercise tool, the Six Seconds Ab Machine works by working your ab muscles as you straighten your back. You put the machine between your legs while seated, and hold its grips in the fold of your arms. You pull the machine up (adjustable tensions), wait for the clicking to tell you six seconds have passed, and relax.

Not sure if this builds ab muscles 15 times faster as claimed, but results do show fairly quickly.

#16 – Crawling Machine

This one’s pretty straightforward, but nonetheless surprisingly effective. It’s a floor machine, with sliding grips for the hands and feet. It is used by mimicking a crawling motion, without any pain on your hands and knees. It’s a great ab workout if you don’t mind the stares!

#17 – Balance Power

Similar to the Ab Rocket, the Balance Power is used on the floor. You sit on the padded seat, grip the hand supports, and do reverse crunches. Rollers will support your back and neck, preventing any strain, while you focus on working your core muscles to the hilt.

#18 – Ab Doer Twist

The Ab Doer Twist simplifies ab twisting exercises, which works out the oblique abs more completely than other exercise machines. As a bonus, twisting exercises also work out the back muscles.

#19 – Abcore Ab Machine

This ab machine has a seat that can move sideways, training your oft-neglected obliques. It also lets you do exercises without straining your back unnecessarily. This machine has seen its way into many health clubs and home gyms.

#20 – Body Solid Cam Series Ab & Back Machine

This ab machine lets you do seated forward crunches with added resistance. By keeping your back straight, you can safely do forward crunches without hurting yourself. Adjustable weights also help you progress as your core muscles get stronger.

Take your pick! Remember — ab machines won’t bring washboard abs by themselves. They’re meant to help you perform ab exercises safely and more effectively. It’s your total body workout exercise and diet regimen that will get you that dream body — ab machines just help you get there sooner.