Buying an ab roller wheel in Australia

Buy the ab roller, $31

The short answer

It ships direct from an Australian supplier warehouse. Enter your postcode in the cart and the exact delivery cost shows before you pay.

Why a double wheel

A single narrow wheel tips sideways unless your core holds it straight, which makes the first weeks harder than they need to be. Two wheels side by side wobble less, so you can spend your effort on the rollout itself and learn the movement before adding difficulty.

Feature	Detail
Wheels	2, side by side
Rod	Steel centre rod
Grips	Non-slip
Price	$31 including GST

Kneel on a mat whenever you use it. Hard floors are tough on the knees after a few sets, and a mat stops the knees sliding.

What it costs delivered

Delivery area	Roller	Delivery	Total
Sydney metro	$31	about $6.11	about $37.11
Melbourne metro	$31	about $7.13	about $38.13
Brisbane metro	$31	about $7.13	about $38.13
Adelaide metro	$31	about $7.13	about $38.13
Perth metro	$31	about $8.14	about $39.14
Canberra	$31	about $7.13	about $38.13
Hobart metro	$31	about $8.14	about $39.14
Regional NSW	$31	about $12.21	about $43.21

These are examples. The cart shows the exact figure for your postcode before you pay. Dispatch is usually within 1 to 3 business days, and metro delivery usually takes 2 to 7 business days after that. Regional and remote areas take longer. The shipping page has the detail.

Who it suits, and who should pick something else

Good fit

• You can hold a front plank for 30 seconds: that is a reasonable starting point for kneeling rollouts.
• Short sessions: three sets of rollouts takes under 5 minutes.
• Small spaces: it needs a strip of floor about 2m long and stores in a drawer.

Pick something else

• You cannot hold a plank for 30 seconds yet: build up planks and dead bugs on a mat first. The 6mm yoga mat ($60, delivery included to most of Australia) is the only gear you need for that stage.
• You have current lower back pain: rollouts load the lower back when your core tires. Get the all clear from a physio, then start with wall rollouts. Lower back strengthening has gentler options.
• You want core work that also builds grip and back: hanging knee raises on the doorway pull-up bar ($34) do that, if your opening is 90 to 125cm wide.

How to do a kneeling rollout

1. Kneel on a mat with the roller on the floor under your shoulders, arms straight.
2. Tuck your pelvis slightly so your lower back is flat, and brace as if someone is about to poke your stomach.
3. Roll forward slowly, keeping your hips moving forward with your shoulders.
4. Stop before your lower back starts to sag. That is the end of your range for today.
5. Pull the roller back to the start using your stomach muscles, keeping the arms straight.

A rep that ends with your back arched is a rep to stop at. Keep reps short and controlled, and the range grows over the weeks.

A six week rollout plan

Use the roller two or three times a week, on days you are not sore from the last session.

Weeks	Exercise	Sets and reps
1 and 2	Wall rollouts: kneel facing a wall, roll until the roller touches it	3 x 6 to 8
3 and 4	Kneeling rollouts, half range	3 x 8
5	Kneeling rollouts, full range	3 x 6 to 10
6	Kneeling rollouts with a 2 second pause at full stretch	3 x 6

Move to the next stage when the last rep of every set still looks like the first. Standing rollouts are an advanced exercise and many people never need them. The ab roller exercises guide covers the stages after week 6.

Four mistakes that slow progress

• Rolling too far too soon: the lower back sags and takes the load your stomach muscles should carry. Use a wall as a stop until full range feels controlled.
• Hips staying back: if your hips stay over your knees while your arms reach forward, the rollout turns into a shoulder stretch. Let the hips travel forward with the roller.
• Bending the arms: keep the elbows straight so the trunk does the work of pulling back.
• Training it every day: two or three sessions a week with rest between gives the muscles time to recover. Sore stomach muscles are a sign to wait a day.

Pairing it with other gear

• Ab roller and 6mm yoga mat, $91. The mat cushions your knees. It includes delivery to most of Australia, so the only delivery charge is on the roller, about $7.13 to Brisbane.
• Ab roller and doorway pull-up bar, $65. Rollouts on the floor and hanging knee raises on the bar. The bar includes delivery to most of Australia.
• Roller, mat and pull-up bar, $125. A full core setup with one delivery charge (the roller's), about $6.11 to Sydney.

The cart totals it for your postcode before you pay. A full program using these is in core strengthening at home.

Looking after it

Wipe the grips after sweaty sessions and check the wheels turn freely. Grit from the floor can catch on the wheels, so roll on a clean mat or clean floor. Store it flat in a drawer or on a shelf where it will not roll off.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is an ab roller in Australia with delivery?

The double wheel ab roller is $31 including GST. Delivery is priced by postcode in the cart, for example about $6.11 to metro Sydney or about $8.14 to Perth. The cart shows the exact figure before you pay.

Is a double wheel ab roller better for beginners?

Yes, for most people. Two wheels side by side wobble less than a single wheel, so you can focus on the rollout itself while you learn it. Start on your knees with short rollouts.

How often should I use an ab roller?

Two or three times a week is enough, with a rest day between sessions. Three sets of 6 to 10 kneeling rollouts takes under 5 minutes.

Is an ab roller bad for your lower back?

It can strain the lower back if you roll further than your core can control and your back sags. Stop each rep before that point, start with wall rollouts, and see a physio first if you have current back pain.

Do I need a mat for an ab roller?

Yes, kneel on a mat. Hard floors are tough on the knees after a few sets. The 6mm yoga mat is $60 with delivery included to most of Australia.

How long does an ab roller take to arrive?

Dispatch is usually within 1 to 3 business days from an Australian supplier warehouse, and metro delivery usually takes 2 to 7 business days after that. Regional and remote areas take longer.

Related Guides

• Ab Roller Exercises: The full progression past week 6.
• Core Strengthening: A complete core program at home.
• Lower Back Strengthening: Gentler options if your back is sensitive.
• Belly Fat and Home Equipment: What core training can and cannot change.
• Home Gym Gear Under $50: Other low cost items worth buying.