9 Best Ab Rollers [Tested and Reviewed]

We all know building muscle is good for our health, but let’s admit it: strength training can get monotonous. CHKUSY’s 2023 New with Timer Ab Abdominal Exercise Roller Elbow Support provides a solution, with a smartphone stand built into the device, allowing you to watch videos while you break a sweat. It’s our top pick for ab rollers overall, for stability of design, and beginner-friendliness.

Our testers gave this ab roller high marks for usability. One tester found that: "There was no wobbling when rolling, and I could smoothly perform the entire movement.” Another tester noted that: “Although there are bumps on the roller surface, I did not feel any snagging." So this device should make it easy for beginners to complete daily workouts.

This ab roller also comes with elbow pads and Auto Rebound, two key features for beginners. The elbow pads help you maintain form so you can complete the number of sets you’re aiming for. The Auto-Rebound feature returns the device to the starting position without you having to touch the ground, making it easy for you to continue working your abs.

So if you struggle with traditional ab workouts or are looking for a convenient way to build your core strength at home, we recommend CHKUSY's versatile 2023 New with Timer Ab Abdominal Exercise Roller Elbow Support.

If quiet workouts are your top priority, consider HARISON's Ab Roller Wheel. This device is designed to operate almost silently, so you don’t have to worry about disturbing those around you as you increase your fitness.

This ab roller also performed well in our usability testing. Testers gave the device high marks for the ease of operation, with one user noting that: "The roller moves smoothly, allowing me to concentrate on my abs." This device’s low center of gravity provides ample support for the body, making it easy to maintain balance and reach your goals for reps.

The grip is covered with a grooved sponge material, which provides a comfortable, non-slip fit for the hands. That said, this ab roller doesn’t come with an assist function, so beginners may need to start with fewer repetitions and gradually increase as they get accustomed to using the device.

We recommend HARISON’s Ab Roller Wheel for those who want to establish proper form while effectively challenging their abdominal muscles during training.

Looking for a portable device? The Ab Carver Pro Roller from Perfect Fitness is designed with detachable grips, making it easy to store and carry.

This roller also performed well, with positive reviews. One tester noted that: "The roller moved smoothly with light force" and that "there was stability both when moving forward and backward, making it easy to use." So this roller should allow you to effectively strengthen your abdominal muscles without exerting lots of force.

The grip's design is also appealing. It gradually narrows as it approaches the roller, allowing for a firm and tight hold. It’s important to note that this roller doesn’t come with elbow pads if that’s a feature that’s important to you. But at 6.49 inches wide, the roller provides plenty of stability and helps you maintain your form when returning to the original position. Plus, the assist function makes it easy for beginners to take on the challenge and see it through.

This ab roller is suitable for beginners who are looking to build more strength in their core. It’s easy for even those new to abdominal workouts to get their sets in, and its portability is an added bonus.

Gofit's Super Ab Wheel is lightweight and can be disassembled for easy storage. It’s designed for those who already exercise regularly.

Our testing also reflected that this device may be more challenging to use than those made with beginner-friendly features. When making assessments, testers mentioned that: "No wobbling was felt in the roller itself, and the movement was smooth." That said, testers also noted that: "It wobbled slightly when applying force to return to the original position."

The grip is made of silicone, and the roller side has a slim design, allowing for a firm hold even with sweaty hands. However, it lacks elbow pads and an assist function, so people who aren’t used to working out with ab rollers may require some time and practice to stabilize their form.

If you have enough core strength to maintain a plank position for 30 seconds with a narrowed hand width, this product should provide the right amount of challenge for you.

Vinsguir's AB Roller For Abs Workout features a stainless steel shaft at its core, capable of supporting people who weigh up to 500 pounds.

This device earned high praise during our vetting. Testers noted that: "The roller's flat shape allows for smooth rolling and stability." They encountered minimal wobbling, even on hardwood flooring.

What sets this roller apart is its grips, which are covered in sponge material and are less likely to hurt your hands. On the downside, the straight shape of the grip makes it somewhat challenging to apply force. This ab roller lacks elbow pads and an assist function, which may make it challenging for beginners to maintain their form and get the most out of their workouts.

PRCTZ's Ab Wheel with Rotating Handle is another lightweight option that’s portable. It’s also a cinch to disassemble by rotating the handle.

When vetting this device for usability, testers gave it high marks, noting that: "The roller's movement itself was smooth." However, they also reported that they had difficulty balancing on this rounded roller, making it an unsuitable choice for beginners.

This roller’s primary selling point is the flat shape of the grip near the roller, which allows it to fit well into the hand. However, the lack of elbow pads and the narrow width of the roller make it a challenge to stabilize for those not accustomed to using this type of device. And the absence of an assist function means this device is better suited to experienced exercisers.

REP's AB ROLLER is a cinch to assemble and can also be taken apart and easily stored.

This device didn’t perform well in our testing, however. We received numerous negative comments from our testers about the composition of the roller, including: "The texture on the roller became a drawback, causing wobbling during operation." It’s worth noting that the horizontal pattern on the roller helps prevent the device from rolling too far forward. However the device’s lack of stability makes it too challenging to use for beginners.

In addition, the grip is designed with a bulge in the center, making it difficult to apply force. The narrow roller width of 1.77 inches and lack of an assist function would make it difficult to perform even one complete movement unless one has a high level of core strength.

If you’re dedicated to strength training and are deliberately seeking a product that challenges you with instability and wobbliness, this ab roller may be worth considering.

The main appeal of Rogue's AB WHEEL is that it features a roller with rubber treads designed with durability in mind.

But when it came to performance, this roller came up lacking. Our testers discovered lots of drawbacks, noting that: "The rounded roller was wobbly and unstable" and "It was difficult to move smoothly in the entire sequence of movements." Our conclusion? This product would be almost impossible for people of all genders and strength levels to use.

The straight-shaped grip and rigid material made it very difficult to apply force with the hands. Plus, this roller lacks beginner-friendly features. The absence of elbow pads makes stabilizing the form challenging. Without an assist function, this device would be hard to master for people who don’t regularly strength train.

Elite Sportz's Elite Ab Wheel is tailored for beginners who don’t know how to use an ab roller, providing users with access to instructional videos.

However, this device fell short in our usability testing. Our testers noted several deficiencies, including that: "The roller did not rotate smoothly, and it required extra effort from the arms." In addition, the roller has a tendency to keep spinning when users move it forward, which will likely prevent focused and effective training.

One plus? The grip is concave in the center, making it easy to hold. But the grips aren’t cushioned by any sponge material. So if you exert too much force when trying to roll the device, you may hurt your hands. Plus, with no assist function and slow roller rotation, this device isn’t suitable for new exercisers or even those who regularly strength train.