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Does the Ab Roller Work?

Friday, July 11th, 2008

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Does the ab roller really work? Or are sit-ups just as good? What are the best exercises for firming your middle?

I know there are a few products out there similar to the ab roller (like the ab dolly, ab slide, ab wheel..) so I’m assuming you’re talking about any one of these similar products where [...]