Ab Roller Wheel

Love this ab roller. The double wheels provides much needed stability.

I had heard some good things about ab wheels so I decided to purchase the Ab Wheel Roller Pro. It was reasonably priced and had an avalanche of good reviews. This was a rare case of my expectations being absolutely blown away. I thought I was buying a nice piece of exercise equipment, not the very tools used by the gods to sculpt humans out of clay. Okay, I'll reign in the hyperbole and keep it simple. This product will destroy your abs. It will break them down and leave you a quivering mess unable to lift your torso out of bed in the morning. Which is perfect for anyone who actually wants to build up their core strength.No, using the ab wheeler by itself won't "give you abs". You have to get rid of the fat or it won't matter how ripped they are. You will only see a flabby belly. Regardless, the Ab Wheel Roller Pro will give you the best workout for your core, in the shortest amount of time. That is, it is the most efficient way to strengthen your core. When it first I arrived I watched a few YouTube videos to get the technique down and rolled out about 15 reps. I felt a slight burn, but nothing to write home about. I did 10 more. Same story. I put the wheel down and went about my day. That being said, the next morning was confusing to say the least. For some reason I was unable to lift myself out of bed. I would raise my upper body 1/3 of the way and then collapse back into bed. Then I felt it. That sweet sensation that lets you know you're body had been thrashed and was building itself back up again. DOMS. The 25 or so roll-outs I did the day before was enough to destroy my core. I didn't feel it at the time, but it sure did its thing.This is a warning to anyone getting the wheel. GO SLOW. It is so effective it can easily leave you weak and in pain for days on end if not prepared and done correctly. Great product thought. 6/5 stars.

I really wanted to like this item as my abs need some serious work. As indicated in other comments, the AB Wheel comes by itself in the box, with no other instructions or videos, except for a reference on the box to their website. I started using the Ab Wheel for the first time last night and immediately felt a very sharp pain in my right elbow. I play golf, tennis, and do pushups, and have not experienced a pain like this in my elbow. I thought perhaps I was using the wheel incorrectly, but after watching the video on their website, I saw that there were no references to the proper placement of arms, and just saw a very fit & ripped male demonstrating the product. I want to firm my abs, but not create another physical problem in the process. So unfortunately the Ab Wheel is going back to Amazon. Perhaps its a great product given the many positive reviews. It just didn't physically work out for me.UPDATE: Since posting this review and returning the Ab Wheel, I've received a personal note from Elite Sportz and some outstanding customer service from them as well. I've decided to change my rating from 2 to 4 stars since the manufacturer stands behind their product, offers superior customer service, and is concerned about the experiences of their customers. Hopefully this training aid will work out for most users.

The double wheel gives this ab roller more stability than single wheel models. The handles are comfortable and they withstand a large load. I'm 6'1" and 225 pounds and I've been using this unit for weeks and it's solid.One caveat that has NOTHING to do with the quality or utility of this Ab wheel is that ab roll outs are a TOUGH exercise. It will introduce you to core and low back stabilizer muscles you didn't know you had. I've been doing ab roll outs for 3 months under the watchful eye of a professional physical therapist for back problems diagnosed via MRI and a spine specialist. If you are older, out of shape and/or have not done ab exercises in a while, consult an accredited trainer/medical professional prior to use. When you start, GO SLOW. I had been doing 40 minutes on a crunch bench for 6+ months and it did NOTHING to prepare me for the Ab wheel. I could not do sets of three fully horizontal. It took me 8 weeks to work up to 5 sets of ten. It really helps my lower back along with other prescribed stretching and planks.At the gym, I use a 10 or 15 pound EZ-bar because it's wide enough to accommodate my gym mat. I use this Ab wheel at home on my carpet. One suggestion I would make for the Ab wheel folks would be to make a wider version of this useful ab work out device so the wheels go outside a standard exercise mat. I might even make a small version of this unit with the wheels on the OUTSIDE for even more stability.I like this compact exercise device. It's well made, works as advertised and as long as you understand that this is not an inherently simple exercise, you will gain low back and core strength. But be smart, get professional advice prior to beginning if you are older or have back problems and GO SLOW.