Customer Reviews

Power Wheel II

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I was first introduced to "the wheel" in 1995 while in the Navy and sense then I've tried wheels of various designs. For the past 2 years I have been using a double wheeled design 6" dia. wheel with thin handles. The thin handles work well for me as I always wear either boxing wraps or lifting gloves for a more comfortable grip. The "Power Wheel II" has a design that is ideal for advanced trainers, expecially those envolved in combat sports were core strength is everything.
* First, the large diameter wheel provides great floor clearance for when you're fully extended and holding in the "Superman position".
* Second, the large dia. wheel also helps when doing advanced exercises like a "standing pike" to a full extension and back. The extra wheel height makes for a more comfortable reach and a smoother travel throughout the movement.
* Lastly, the foot straps are an added bounus for advanced trainers allowing you to do a "reverse pike" from the handstand position.
If you are a novice then this last feature may not be as benefitial to you yet, because it requires the greatest attention to the maintenance of proper form. But even if you are a beginner, "the wheel" of any design will do, just so long as you continuously challenge yourself with progressively further extensions and strict attention to form throughout the movement. The price of this product is what it is. Shop around if you have to but If you can afford it I would say get it, even if all you use at first are the handles. When I'm cranking out 60 to 70 reps in a minute, the extra floor clearance helps me keep my travel quick and smooth even in the most aggressive workouts. If you spend $40 and the wheel sits around collecting dust then you just blew 40 bucks but if you SERIOUSLY use it and gain a strong core in the process, then it was an investment.

I have been working on core strength for about a year. When the Power Wheel II arrived, I discovered how much further I have to go. It challenges the core in ways that other activities do not and identifies areas that I need to work on. This is a true bargain.

This thing is harder to master than it looks. Much more versatile than those AB Wheels that the stores sell for a couple of bucks.

I've only had the wheel for a couple of weeks, but it's pretty cool. The ham exercises will absolutely kill you.

The wheel feels very solidly made. A quality product.

There's nothing bad to say about. Just use it.

I had a really slow shipping time, but I give 5 stars because I got full refund for my shipping money! That is fair!

I first saw this used on a youtube video. Next I went to the monkeybargym site. Then I had to have it. I was going to make one, but this is much better. Fast delivery, great price, and I'm very happy with my purchase.

i kept this thing too long and now i can't return it. i really wanted it to work, watched the video, did the exercises. honestly, i got more out of my cheap smaller ab wheel from academy. i mainly use mine for upper body, maybe strapped it onto my feet twice.

even just using it with my hands made my back hurt after awhile and i don't have a history of back problems. i thought this big nice looking wheel would be a great experience to use. not really. go with the small one unless you totally need to strap this thing to your feet.

i wish i could return it.

Ordered This product from Allegro on the 20th, supposed to ship from the 23rd-24th, It was supposed to be delivered from the 26th-31st.

Nothing received so far. I receive an email on the 31st informing me that the item is backordered, and will not be SHIPPED until the 16th of the NEXT MONTH. To this date Allegro still has this item marked as "in stock" on the amazon site and their own website. Unacceptable for this to be labeled as such and for it to take over 26 days for an item to ship.

I ordered it from a different company, Should be a good product but do not buy from Allegro. Their customer service didn't seem to have a concern about this either.

Far better than any other ab roller in existence. The exercises you can do--especially chest exercises--are fantastic.

Minus one star, though, because the straps could be better for bare feet, and the retainer tubing (around the heel) could be a bit more stable.

This is perfect for core workouts!

If you are serious about working out your core and want to get a tight more stable core, this is for you. The very first day I got it I was so anxious to put it together to try it out and I was not disappointed at all. This works muscles I've never felt before, and I do a lot of different core workouts for MMA. I felt like the first time I had ever worked out in my entire life, my abs, obliques, hamstrings and quads are all so sore from this deal. That's a good thing though considering I do so many different workouts that I never get sore anymore, but this put me in my place haha.