The TRUTH About Ab Wheels

[@zyrareyes330]

so he's als a physical fitness trainer. i thought he was just an astronaut, doctor, cop, teacher, etc. he really is the most educated and talented man on the planet..

[@joshuasingco2542]

Don't forget yoga instructor, US Marine, space cowboy and a heart surgeon.

[@ajolayvar161]

😂😂😂

[@darkking_1685]

Whahahahahahhahahahahahahahh 🤣😂

[@vjteodoro292]

The myth, the man, the legend

[@maxxflame]

😂😂😭😭

[@s.g.scheerer5781]

When I was 15 years old I had a Brain abscess and spinal meningitis. I almost died. Surgery had to be done to remove the brain abscess and I was partially paralyzed on the right hand side of my body. I am 55 years of age now. I have used the wheel for over 20 years. I know that I do not always use the wheel correctly because of my coordination and strength issues on the right hand side of my body but I still see results in different areas of my body that are good. Thank you for letting people know that you do not have to use the will perfectly to see and feel good results. My body is toned, no love handles and my flat chest does touch the floor when doing the wheel. When using the wheel a person will definitely feel those muscles working. Even a little pain. Thank you.

[@beentheredonethat5908]

I can actually help you. I was a bodybuilder and powerlifter, I broke my neck, lost my right pec major, a triceps head and many connective and evening muscles in my body. Find a ab wheel that has more support, they do sell them, they do the same exact thing, exceot they have the added support if one arm is weaker then the other. I mostly use a normal wheel , but I have times when I will lose strengh for whatever reason in my right side, mostly my hand and triceps, so I have another that doesn't require the arm balance if that makes sense.

[@DREAL1976]

​@@beentheredonethat5908 Are they worth it ? I'm trying to get as massive as possible at the age of 48

[@xiondFirst]

I had a weak core before i started doing ab rollout and boy 3 months later i've done a 180. I don't 6 pack but my back problems are gone and it's been great.

[@MinusTheGym]

That’s great to hear! Keep it up!

[@patrickvanmeter2922]

I have been using the wheel for over 40 years. I can do the roll out from my feet. I do them twice a week. I think it is worth mentioning that if you have never done them before, go easy in the beginning. The wheel can create soreness like you have never had before. Fair warning. Good Video. Thank you.

[@AbuTuraab72]

In your experience does it help with lower abs to help build that V shape?

[@patrickvanmeter2922]

@@AbuTuraab72 The ab wheel builds abs. The fat covering the abs is eliminated at the dinner table. Although the ab wheel does fire the lats somewhat, The V taper comes from building your lats. The combination of all three will get you the V taper.

[@AbuTuraab72]

@patrickvanmeter2922 makes sense. Have you ever experimented with going sideways rather than straight down to work your obliques too. What's your experience with that?

[@patrickvanmeter2922]

@@AbuTuraab72 I do it off and on. I have never had my obliques get sore, so not sure how well they work for that. The ab wheel is a little like a pullover, just not as deep. My triceps actually get sore sometimes even though I try to keep my arms straight. Doing them from your feet is like a full body exercise.

[@AbuTuraab72]

@patrickvanmeter2922 fair enough. Appreciate the responses even though I'm sure ur pretty busy. I've been working out since I was about 13 and now Im 20 so no my stuff in general, but the ab roller is something i haven't explored yet.

[@paullemay3218]

The first week I used the ab wheel my entire upper body was on fire, more than just my abs. 😳🤦🏼‍♂️ Much better now. One of the best and least expensive pieces of equipment. ❤️🇨🇦. Thank you for sharing. 👍💪

[@cartergomez5390]

Where did you purchase it?

[@paullemay3218]

@@cartergomez5390 Amazon

[@francisdery2814]

I bought one in Canadian Tire. Cheap device but I must find a good ground for it. Finally, I got bored and it is lost in some storing cases, like the Lost Ark in the National Archives. Better use your paws than the wheel. At least, you won't lose control when extending over and finish the face biting the ground

[@TwoWheels_OO]

You’re going too far down and doing it wrong, I’m posting links in his other video tomorrow because he’s teaching it wrong and giving incorrect information. As a beginner your range of motion should be small and volume low also.

[@Daniea3]

@@francisdery2814 yeh, I don't support Amazon, so like to find it somewhere a bit more Local.

[@tonygunk9896]

As a strength and conditioning coach for the past 20 years, I 100% agree with this. Spot on.

[@rediamd847]

Does it help get abs or with belly fat loss

[@idontlikelgbtq7309]

​@@rediamd847you can't spot reduce fat and any exercise will burn calories and yeah I'm pretty sure engaging your ab muscles will build then stronger and more define

[@oimazzo2537]

The first. You can't really lose belly fat with this kind of exercises, you can with diet and cardio. You might make them pop under the belly fat though. Sorry for the 1year plus delay 😅

[@MrBraffZachlin]

unless you were born fit everyone remembers that first time they rolled one of these out to full extension and realized they can't get back to the starting position, lol

[@kienthanhle6230]

Not true for me lol. I wasn't exactly born athletics, but before I bought my abs wheel I did a lot of leg raises, which made me able to pull off 3 reps right off the bat

Same here..i have been in calisthenics quite long before i started to use the wheel.. my first was 5 reps ​@@kienthanhle6230

[@JesusMoreno-tx8qq]

my firts time ill did 3 but i couldn’t do the 4 one the next day my entire body was on fire lol

[@Brandon68plus1]

Watching this since my abs are so freaking sore after using ab wheel for first time in years yesterday. I hit abs 2-3 times a week & thought ab wheel wouldn't really affect me since I do so many ab exercises. Was I ever WRONG! Definitely adding to my routine. Thanks for video!

[@Patrick.Weightman]

Yep, I remember back in high school I had a core fitness class on top of having a proper gym regimen and I always scoffed at ab wheels. Then one day I tried it, did maybe 5 rolls at best, and the next day I could barely move 😂😂

[@arjanschuitema26]

First time i used it i had to roll out of bed for a few days. just couldn't get up the normal way. It's a good workout :)

[@edge3220]

Scapular stability is always a big issue for me. I haven't used the ab wheel in a long time, but this really inspires me to get it out and see what I can do with it now.

[@AwesomeAlexAdam]

Jerem E Same here Jerem Roll with it It Really helps!

[@szaka9395]

As a complete amateur and newbie to lifting weights and just trying to work out, i bought one and i cant do even 1 rep xD

[@alanbaskaev3907]

Agree. One of my fav fitness gears. Love mixing it up with jumping rope. Something like 1 min skipping/10 roll outs in EMOM fashion. Same works 90 sec skipping/15 roll outs. 5-10 rounds and feel great.

[@andyworsnop7287]

Will I be able to lose belly fat if I do ab rolls everyday?

[@Nick3836j]

@@andyworsnop7287 no you can’t spot reduce fat

[@somerandomguy1717]

@@andyworsnop7287 with good diet and workout you lose fat all around the body

[@johnm2991]

💯🎯 Adding the Crossrope weighted jump ropes to the Ab Wheel provides a phenomenal workout experience.

[@osricen]

My doctor told me it's EXCELLENT for the back as well. Especially when you need to assist your body (by creating a stronger core) when having already worn out vertebrae.

[@ORF5519]

I love my Ab Wheel. Actually have two, one for the home gym and one for when I travel. The home gym version is rather large (ca. 12") and has foot supports. The travel one is by Perfect Fitness, but it's the first version that is small like most Ab Wheels but double wide for stability. And it has a chain drive inside that gives a slight bit of assistance on the way back.

[@nhatvinhnhatvinh7310]

Thanks Johny for your contribution to both the cinema industry and the fitness industry. I've decided to follow your fitness channel from now on.

[@wheelofcheese100]

😂 I knew it 😂

[@TheBillyjack2011]

Great exercise. Great advice. In a pinch I’ve used a towel on the floor in place of a wheel. Do not try on carpet. 💪🏻😋👍🏻

[@JoeLopez]

My wheel arrived from Germany yesterday! I’m headed to your beginner videos today. Thank you!

[@jessenilsson4909]

Thank you for keep uploading high quality at and very fast pace. Great job :D

[@loulopez554]

Best ab wheel review yet thank you.

[@jonruzicka1438]

I have used this wheel ever since I found my fathers in the basement growing up. It is an incredible exercise that yes works your whole upper body but specifically your core. You can activate muscles within your extensions and really develop your core. I utilize this as well as the door frame pull up bar and free weights at home. If you use proper form that you need with all exercises; this piece of equipment gives you what you want fast and consistent.

[@benardsnell6872]

Have never tried the Ab roller but when I tried it for the first time last week, I didn't the kneeling perfectly, and now am thinking of starting to learn standing

[@denizural5390]

5:13 I prefer exactly the opposite: the thinner wheels because unstability will activate the core muscles (eg. obliques) even more. Some very advanced athletes like Ross Enamait even do one arm standing wheel roll-outs, which is the ultimate core destroyer.

[@ljp3639]

If I want to train my abs I want to put as much attention on them as I possibly can, when using thinner ab wheels the obliques might be the limiting factor, hindering the progress with my abs. Like a narrow pull up transfers the limiting factor from the back to the arms, a thinner ab wheel takes this away from the abs. If you want to train a muscle you have to make it the limiting factor, and this why wider ab wheels are superior in this regard.

[@Ve-suvius]

Maybe do both? Why limiting yourself when more options is to be preferred...

[@PrakashPatilPune]

@@Ve-suvius 😂😂

[@Ve-suvius]

One arm standing wheel roll-outs ... You need an arm and shoulder like the Iron Man has, to be able to do those. Ross Enamait is a Marvel Comic character. He's not a typical human. He's a special brew.

[@chiptenor]

I've seen lots of videos on this device; yours, in my estimation, is by far the best.

[@yakkidiyak]

One of my favorite workout equipment!

[@606pretty]

I really appreciate this honest assessment of the "Tension Wheel"!!! Thanx u

[@toddjohnson5176]

This is by far the most informative Ab wheel video i have seen. Thank you brotha!😎🤙🏾

[@emilgilels]

Thanks - nice video. I'm inspired to get the dust off of my ab wheel and go use it!

[@matttora106]

Bob buckland loved his ab wheel and step up box kept him fit all them years pro wrestling, still does it to this today.

[@getschwifty9531]

That's why I'm here

[@barenjuden3911]

My obliques light up like crazy with this exercise. It's one of my favorites

[@chiptenor]

Very intelligent and articulate video on the 'ab wheel' and its positive effects. Good job. Thanks.

[@GamerBody]

The major problem with the ab wheel is that most individuals use their hip flexors way too much as well as their arms. You need to flex the spine in order to contract the abs, but holding it rigid isn't optimal for the core contraction. You might get some development, but make sure you get that "cat" pose contraction and not just go back and forth.

[@louieortega3378]

An excellent topic on the Tension Ab wheel. Thank you for sharing. I just purchased My tension Ab wheel. I am looking forward to challenging myself with this excellent equipment.💥💪

[@dragonfire1760]

I just got me an ab wheel and it does work my entire upper body as well as my chest, abs, shoulders, arms and back. I definitely like the equipment and it does help me get a good workout. As I'm using it, I can't definitely feel the muscles feeling tight and hard.

[@greenrobot5]

It's good up to a point, I injured my shoulder from it, because after a hard day of upper body workout I did abs with the wheel and a plate on my back for extra tension

[@bola5671]

People put down everything. And it's exceptional noticeable in the workout community from my point of view. "No, you're doing it wrong" and my response is almost always, "if the person isn't actively causing an injury, they are at least doing something. Calm down"

[@goodgrief888]

I panicked when I saw the title. I love my ab wheel so far, and was worried that I was missing something. So glad this is a pro ab wheel video.

[@PauloBerni699]

Ab wheel roll outs and hanging knee raises are a perfect combination.

[@joemurray8902]

A little story: I lift barbells, cross fit etc since 2013 in my 60's now and decent shape and I found my son's ab wheel lying around and tried it and fell flat on my face! I started swinging clubs and maces about 3 years ago and found the ab wheel lying around again last year - and boom ab roll out no problem - then I did a standing roll out! All the way out to tip toes and all the way back. Only change in my program was the maces and clubs. Then I made my own ab wheel with parts off of Amazon.

[@Valvadosworkshop]

In Finnish it is called also a ”voimapyörä” (power wheel).

[@stuomsen5094]

I bought an Ab Carver a few years ago on Amazon it's fantastic

[@3Deez3]

Came up on my videos thru the algorithm. I bought an Ab Slide (as seen on tv model) a long time ago the commercial sold it well. Even creates tension when going down. Chest, abs, obliques, upper n lower back, and some other groups. It’s a great tool and easier to use to train some tricep and shoulders.

[@waynestevenson9613]

Thanks for putting a bunch of mistakes about mistakes down the can! You don’t have to have perfect form to see results! Just do it the best you can and as you get stronger perfect your form!

[@jakehayes1345]

Thanks Ryan! Always good down to earth fitness videos. Thank you sir!

[@keepcal]

I'm using it as a stretching tool, very nice as well.

[@pieterjansenvanrensburg7322]

Thanks Johnny! 😎

[@larsnystrom6698]

Better than an ab wheel is: I do things tile pushups and hanging rows in gymnastic rings. With the rings at a fairly low hight, stretch the arms forwad ina typical "roll-out" movement. Its very easy to change the load by leaning more or less. The trouble with ab wheels is that its difficult tovary the load. I use ring rollout mostly as a warmup. My real abs training is hanging leg lifts. That’s for me is the only abs exercise that really feels like it's doing something.

[@jadedj5385]

One year later- Great vid. I probably would call it a Gravity Wheel or Grav Wheel since that is the way tension is created.

[@360.Tapestry]

recent research indicates that muscle activation during extension is far more effective for muscle development than flexion. so that's one more point for a torso extension/leg lift than a sit-up/crunch-type workout... or even a plank

[@benardsnell6872]

Your the best explainer have ever listened to and have just followed the Chanel and clicked that button 👌

[@davidr.massey419]

Boxer's wheel ---- made my own out of racing go cart 4" wide tire&Aluminum hub with 5/8th's diameter very frictionless racing bearings. Used W2 tool steel dowels( turned down .004 inches to fit-(duh 5/8th's dowels don't go in 5/8th's holes). Topped off the look with brass sleeves for hand grips.

[@gcharb2d]

59 years old here, I use mine 2-3 times a day, 5 days a week, on top of 6/18 intermittent fasting, I try to eat well, rock solid abs with nearly no fat, you go to be careful though, you can hurt your lower back real quick, especially in the beginning!

[@larsnystrom6698]

Some utilize an olympic bar without the weights for rollouts. That works too! Funny, I haven't seen that in my gym for years. People forgets things that used to be common!

[@mikelldaley9078]

it works on core back and arms. amazing

[@JivecattheMagnificent]

Just bought the ab wheel in this video, thanks for the recommendation, man. I was tempted just to buy a cheap one, but if it's going to last years, may as well spent the little extra and have one that isn't going to break after a chungus like me gets on it for a few reps.

[@fgg5978]

Is good to mount a stopper bar on the fore floor, to set your own comfortable roll out length.

[@SharapovaFan]

I forgot I had an abwheel. This video just popped into my feed. I'll give them another try.

[@JohnnyWright723]

Very informative video -- That seems like a great Ab Wheel, and I agree that they are great pieces of equipment.

[@samedwardliecastillon119]

Im using an ab wheel I broke my shoulder using it when I extended so much. but right now Im still using it 😁. Just weary of my broken Shoulder.

[@jota3732]

Keeping your wrist straight is another throughout the movement helps to lock the posture.

[@waikiankhoo8746]

Standing roller ab and bar-hang full leg raise to bar are the two toughest ab exercises. If anyone can master these two movements, there is no other ab exercise u need to do more.

[@HellNo-o2m]

This information is useful thanks men.

[@daviddark1977]

It's also called "Evil wheel" 😁

[@ieatpizza371]

this before and after deadlifts is awesome

[@MinusTheGym]

Agreed! Your anterior and posterior core are 🔥 after that

[@Dan_Letters]

Great stuff thanks for sharing. I think we had an ab wheel in the house and have used it a couple of times but may be time to find it and put it to use 😄

[@Jason-eo7xo]

I went from couch potato to at least starting to get back in to shape with the tension wheel, crunches, leg raises, side leg raises, etc. The wheel is a GREAT low cost piece of exercise equipment. It's almost full body isometric exercise.

[@AnnaSzabo]

I’m celebrating you! You deserve health and it takes self-investment of dedication and discipline

[@MasSmokes]

So basically. I should buy that ab wheel I’ve been contemplating purchasing, thanks guy

[@praveen8]

“Rectum Abdominus wheel” :- sounds a better name

[@12danny08]

Well explained.. you should be in gym.. I like the way you explain… motivated by your explanation coz I just wanted to give up ab wheel although I can do 4 sets of 15 reps

[@anniemichaelz803]

Thank u so much. This video was very insightful and encouraging.

[@derekn5607]

Great points made Ryan. Thanks!

[@MisterKorihor]

I always strain my lower back when I use an ab wheel. It can take a month or longer for it to heal.

[@MrFuchew]

i can do 20 reps but i feel pain on whatever the opposite side of the elbow is called. i'm calling it the Ubow

[@refiloedigoamaye8536]

I didn't even realise how much that "other KZbin channel" made me hate using my ab wheel before watching this video. Time to give it a go again.

[@churchhymnsandpsalms]

Love the ab wheel!!

[@alistair676]

Bought the wheel you linked, thanks for the tip, was looking at a new one as mine was pretty shitty

[@jonasgustavsson1133]

What you could discuss about cons with the wheel is that it might give some pain in the lower back and how to avoid that. :)

[@GavinBrown]

So true Ryan. I can highly recommend the Rogue Ab Wheel (not affiliated). I had a typical £10 ab wheel for years. Do you need more, no. Works great. But most have thin hard plastic handles which can be uncomfortable. The Rogue ab wheel on the other hand, while expensive for an ab wheel, is worth it for the quality (it has bearings in an ab wheel!) and the thicker and more comfortable handles. It just makes it more fun to use and thus you enjoy it more and use it more. Hope this helps and keep up the great channel.

[@MinusTheGym]

Thanks! That Rogue wheel sounds great. I’ll have to check it out.

[@GavinBrown]

@@MinusTheGym And of course I meant to say "total fitness wheel"...

[@keith606]

Rogue is good quality but a bit pricey. Any opinion on the Ab Carver Pro? It may not be suitable for taller guys because it stretches the spring to its limits.

[@GavinBrown]

@@keith606 I've never used the Ab Carver Pro so can't comment i'm afraid. Perhaps others can help.

[@VAPIDISM]

@GavinBrown. I know your post is a couple of years ago now but I am glad I read it. I did some research and most ab wheels seem cheap and poorly made. I have been looking for something well constructed that will last and have just ordered the Rogue. Returned my £15 one from amazon. Yes it is pricey the Rogue but you get what you pay for. Thanks for the tip.

[@dorydiavelone3531]

Great video just subscribed.., thank you!!! I think you are 100% correct!

[@itsawonderfullife4802]

Ab wheel is in fact a risky equipment that needs to be used with care and correct technique with people who are at the appropriate core strength level. Careless use/incorrect technique/lack of control may lead to significant and long lasting damage to one's spine among other thing; There are many other core exercise alternatives with much less risk profile;

[@gregripp]

Why get injures if you are trying to be fir and healthy? Ab wheel exercise isn't worth the risk of injury.

[@jmcantila9104]

Stay weak

[@Solitude47152]

Damage to spine? Please explain

[@MrCamohoj]

Total Body Workout Equipment or TBWE for short. Great video thanks

[@PrakashPatilPune]

My logic would be that with flat wheel you can't go straight and come back straight. Not even with single narrow wheel. I think double wheel abs roller would be best for exercising in a straight line.

[@georgebrown8405]

Great video. Thanks 👍🏽

[@Detvanliga]

I use one at the gym after strength training - helps my shoulders. .

[@kevinmorden9767]

Your cat is the catalyst for people getting an ab wheel.

[@kevinmorden9767]

Thanks for the like.👍

[@slime4ktjay870]

Lmao good one

[@kevinmorden9767]

Thanks 😊

[@SpectralSound.]

Finally a good video about ab wheel.most of them on yt are so bad tbh.oh,an great channel,i just found it.suscribe.

[@GlennThoughts]

Good job sir Johnny

[@slime4ktjay870]

Johnny sins 😂😂

[@wellfixed2345]

My First time seeing Jonny work out video 😁

[@jessenilsson4909]

Im back here once again haha. I do very much like the ab wheel or after watching your video maybe just the training wheel. And also first!

[@gbau92]

Thank you for this.

[@firstbornjordan]

Great vid Ryan, thank you - I'll get back to it in the next 10 minutes - starting slow :)

[@mrsifulVENDZANS]

I've got a pair of parallettes and a pull up bar from the same company. I. Very happy with those.

[@Grandtemplar305]

Thank you some other KZbinr was just talking out they ass u earn a subscriber

[@ripleypipe]

BE CAREFUL using an ab wheel, it caused a sort of abdominal hernia, called 'diastasis-recti' when I last used mine. This abdominal injury will not be repaired by the NHS here in the UK as it is considered to be a cosmetic procedure (tummy tuck) and won't be funded by your local health authority.

[@igic1991]

FO

[@kylemendoza8860]

Maximus exercere circum corpus wheel. That's what I would name it. Take it to market.

[@crayzmarc]

Dan John loves these

[@stevenscott2136]

I suspect it's called "ab wheel" because abs are the current fad. If people were obsessed with deltoids, they'd call it a delt wheel and find some way to claim it's better than standing presses.

[@sicilianeye]

I bought an "ab wheel" - that's how I remembered it advertised on TV (I might be wrong) - in 1970. when I was 13. It cost about $5. I'm now 63 and a month ago, I bought an "ab wheel" at Walmart for $6. Who knew "low" tech could be a hedge against inflation. They still suck, but they work for core strength.

[@MrBraffZachlin]

current? fad? lol bro abs have always been a thing, literally always, everyone wants em from ladies to men, from bodybuilder to athletes, and even your casual erry day person who dreams of walking around with their shirt off or crop top on, if you are a lady, in order to attract the opposite sex. you could call strong booty a fad tho. there was a time when woman avoided these booty builders because the social consensus among woman was it made them look fat, but nobody ever said i don;t want abs

[@MrTimjm009]

Should be core wheel since it does a lot of that

[@AwesomeAlexAdam]

Steven Scott "abs are the current fad". Huh?! WTF?!

[@mumcydire6131]

Thank you so much for the guidance

[@perotal]

Hey Ryan! What do you think of ring rollouts? Similar motion as the wheel but performed with a gymnastic ring. Difficulty can be adjusted depending on the level, the higher the ring the easier it is. The closer the ring is to the ground the harder it gets.

[@MinusTheGym]

Absolutely! Ring and TRX rollouts are great 👍

[@perotal]

@@MinusTheGym thanks !

[@VAPIDISM]

Very helpful video thanks

[@rodelpescasio]

every time i use ab wheel, my get muscle pain ,from abs, traps ,tricep, shoulder and chest so I think AB roller is all in one work out,,

[@HikingWithCooper]

I love ab wheels! I just got turned on to them by a 70-something KZbinr who puts me to shame physically. He has so much energy that I just had to try calisthenics.

[@markstrickland8736]

I first saw ad wheels on late night infomercials in the 70's. They called them Wheelies. If you cannot do pull ups, this is a great accessory exercise that will help. The movement of the upper arms is very close to a chin up/pull up.