The TRUTH About Ab Wheels

[@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.

[@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]

😂😂😭😭

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 😅

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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 :)

[@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.

[@FreeKekistann]

😂 I knew it 😂

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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. 💪🏻😋👍🏻

[@chiptenor]

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

[@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.💥💪

[@606pretty]

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

[@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.

[@loulopez554]

Best ab wheel review yet thank you.

[@toddjohnson5176]

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

[@chiptenor]

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

[@yakkidiyak]

One of my favorite workout equipment!

[@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.

[@emilgilels]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@SuzanneDyson]

thank you so much am wanting to lose weight in the midsection and to lose weight generally tone up and look into body weight exercises so im so glad i found your channel xx

[@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

[@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.

[@sharizadmal5604]

Can you elaborate more the benefit of this work out for runner ?

[@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!

[@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.

[@fgg5978]

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

[@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.

[@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 !

[@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!

[@PauloBerni699]

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

[@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"

[@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.

[@awabkhan8563]

How about the new rebound ab roller ? Which has the elbow support.

[@SoumiaAsri-fl8iy]

I am a woman and I have back problem, i want to use Abs wheel for belly fat but am afraid to increase my back problem and also my upper body would be musculated. Could u please answer me please 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@stuomsen5094]

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

[@Valvadosworkshop]

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

[@benardsnell6872]

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

[@briand5047]

Did you achieve the standing rollout?

[@skyler2232]

Is the an wheel better than just doing sit ups I tore my muscle in my abdomen doing to many sit ups and I’m regretting it I haven’t been able to do my workouts for a few days now

[@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.

[@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.

[@sheinyjanetumandan3457]

Please answer if ab wheel roller safe for CS mom for 5 years now Thanks for reply please

[@dorydiavelone3531]

How do you prevent the lower back …I use mine I’m not overweight yet my low back hurts a lot!!

[@MinusTheGym]

It’s all about proper engagement of the core. We have a tendency to fall into an anterior pelvic tilt and that can lead to low back pain during this exercise. You’ll need to learn to neutralize the pelvis to alleviate that. Stand in front of a mirror, contract the transverse abs by sucking it in like you’re putting on tight pants, then squeeze the glutes (butt). You should see your stomach flatten as the pelvis neutralizes. Work on holding that neutral pelvis in a standing position and then start holding it while performing your rollouts. That should help!

[@dorydiavelone3531]

@@MinusTheGym thank you so much I will do this …… your a peach!!

[@alistair676]

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

[@bob-ye9fr]

where you stand on return springs. i don't like em?

[@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 😄

[@JohnnyWright723]

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

[@M231231]

I suppose the cross bar could be called an axel? Nothing personal, but is it this puter or what makes white circles around his pupils? Never seen that before. I like the guy. Subscribed.

[@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.

[@dbskluvu]

There's a new gadge called elbow ab wheel. Can u review on that?

[@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.

[@harlemedc]

How do you breathe with it? Exhale as you extend and inhale as you come up?

[@MinusTheGym]

Yeah, I treat the rollout as the eccentric and inhale on that, then I exhale as I roll back up to the starting position

[@anniemichaelz803]

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

[@HellNo-o2m]

This information is useful thanks men.

[@kevinmorden9767]

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

[@kevinmorden9767]

Thanks for the like.👍

[@slime4ktjay870]

Lmao good one

[@kevinmorden9767]

Thanks 😊

[@dorydiavelone3531]

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

[@alisraaalthagafi99]

what do you think of the auto rebound ab wheel ?

[@Daniea3]

Can you essentially get the same output with gliding discs?

[@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

[@hannastocksick7395]

Is this type better than those with elbow rest?

[@purplepew3247]

Hi. did u achieve standing rollout

[@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.

[@naziamohammad6413]

I've got weak back can I use

[@jota3732]

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

[@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!

[@MasSmokes]

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

[@SharapovaFan]

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

[@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.

[@derekn5607]

Great points made Ryan. Thanks!

[@MrCamohoj]

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

[@Katstance]

Great video except I can’t find this ab wheel. I don’t see the link either. Thx.

[@MinusTheGym]

Thanks! And yeah, it’s hard if you search. Here’s the direct link to the one I use: amzn.to/3xF0EqA

[@006-mayurbehare9]

2:27 Is he Ethan Hunt

[@samuelsindelo6208]

How many rollouts needed for the beginner per session?

[@MinusTheGym]

There is no fixed number. Just treat it as a practice and go by how you feel. You can start with 3 sets if you need some guidelines. 3 sets, as many reps as you can muster (with the best form possible). See how sore you get. Aim to do that 3x a week and work on improving form and number of repetitions. But if you feel up to doing more, go for it.

[@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. :)

[@travon112233]

Core calisthenics wheel or roller

[@VAPIDISM]

Very helpful video thanks

[@angeliquehawkins3122]

So are you supposed to arch your back or keep it straight?

[@MinusTheGym]

A little bit of arch in the lower back is normal, but excessive arch can cause injury. The important thing is to maintain a neutral pelvis, don’t let it tilt anteriorly while rolling with the ab roller. You can neutralize the pelvis by bracing the abs (suck it in, like you’re putting on a tight pair of jeans) while also contracting your glutes (butt). Doing that will neutralize the pelvis and help keep the back straight. Hold those contractions while performing the rollouts and you’ll be fine.

[@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!

[@guyincognito6530]

Can you address how many reps and sets?

[@MinusTheGym]

3 sets to failure, twice a week on non-consecutive days. That’s a good starting point. So, for example, 3 sets on Monday and Thursday. This is in addition to a full strength program addressing all the muscle groups, of course.

[@guyincognito6530]

Thanks for the quick reply.

[@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!!

[@youngrossaya2684]

So does an ab wheel help lose belly fat or?

[@Detvanliga]

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

[@daviddark1977]

It's also called "Evil wheel" 😁