Apart from aiming for the abs, the ab wheel may also be useful for enhancing the other parts of the body such as the back and the lats
. There are some models that could even train more parts such as the wrists, the hamstrings, forearms, the triceps and the biceps. Obviously, using such equipment provides you with more advantages aside from what you would notice on the abdominal area. However, you must remember that the best time to use this is when you have already lost some pounds already. This would make you ready for the routine involved as well as the reps necessary. At this point, your body must have become more flexible and lighter as well. Thus, the contractions and bending involved would not be that difficult to accomplish. If you go ahead and use this equipment without being physically ready, you may just injure yourself in the process and delay your entire fitness program.