Are ab rollers a good and effective piece of abdominal equipment?

Ab rollers are available at the official Ab Roller website on this link: http://www.abroller.com.

The least effective abdominal machine has to be the ab rocker. It is really a waste of time if you ask me. Sure, it is comfortable for the head and shoulders, but it just doesn't deliver the same results as doing crunches or using equipment like the captain's chair.

Ab roller is a pretty decent equipment and has quite a few benefits. First of all, it's not expensive (costs around $20) and can be bought for home use, so it can be very convenient. Secondly, it strengthens the core muscles just like any other abdominal equipment. Third, it allows comfort for your neck by having an head rest.

A captain's chair is one of the most effective abdominal equipment. It is an upright piece of equipment with two arm sets on the sides. Using the captain's chair, you work out both the central and lower ab muscles.

Rather than explaining it, I found you a great video demonstration that will show you several new ways to use your ab roller. Enjoy!

http://www.5min.com/Video/New-Ways-to-Use-Your-Ab-Roller---Ep-27---Brides-Made-Fit-79358946

I would highly recommend getting an ab wheel. They are small, convenient and most of all affordable. Here is a short video that will explain what an ab wheel is and how to properly use it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tl_Hp1Wf52k

Ab rollers target you "six pack" muscles (technically referred to as your rectus abdominis). Here is an image of exactly where you will 'feel the burn' when using an ab roller -

Some of the most popular and effective pieces of abdominal equipment are the ab crunh, captain's chair, ab roller, torso track and a stability ball.

I suggest using an abroller because they are good at supporting you while giving you a smoothworkout.

Ab rollers are a great way to maintain an already fitstomach. I don't recommend using one tobuild muscle because sit ups/crunches and planks are much more effective.