Traditional ab wheels are great for core workouts but can be hard to use for beginners or people with weaker abdominal strength. They often tip over easily and can cause injuries if the user slips, especially when sweaty elbows slide off the supports.
This new invention improves the standard design by introducing an elbow-supported abdominal wheel with major stability and safety upgrades. It features a broad, plate-shaped elbow support with protective side guards to prevent the elbows from sliding off. Wheels are placed on both sides for better balance, and extra "helper" wheels in the front and back catch the device if it tips too far forward or backward. A return spring helps bring the device back to its starting position smoothly after each movement, making workouts easier and safer.
The inventive step that sets this apart is the combination of lateral protection (convex side guards) and tilt-activated auxiliary wheels. Together, they address the two biggest problems: falling sideways and tipping over forward or backward.
The benefits are tangible
- Much safer for beginners and advanced users.
- Easier to learn proper ab wheel technique.
- Better balance and stability during workouts.
- Reduced risk of injury, particularly to joints and elbows.
- Enhanced comfort, even during long workouts, with a cushioned elbow area.
On a broader scale, this could make core training more accessible to a wider audience—encouraging fitness, improving injury prevention, and helping people build strength safely at home or in gyms. It could also reduce healthcare costs related to exercise injuries and boost the market for safer, beginner-friendly fitness equipment.
Overall, it’s a smart and practical upgrade to a classic workout tool—solving real problems without making exercise more complicated.