Exercise

Ab Roller (Wheel Rollout)

Also known as: ab roller, ab wheel rollout, ab wheel, wheel rollout, ab rollout

Ab Roller (Wheel Rollout) is a compound exercise for the abdominals. Main target: abdominals. Also works: upper abs, lower abs, obliques, lower back and anterior deltoid. Equipment: other.

EquipmentOther

TypeCompound (multi-joint)

MovementPull

CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

Primary

Abdominals

Secondary

Upper abs Lower abs Obliques Lower back Anterior deltoid

How to do it

Hold the Ab Roller with both hands and kneel on the floor.
Now place the ab roller on the floor in front of you so that you are on all your hands and knees (as in a kneeling push up position). This will be your starting position.
Slowly roll the ab roller straight forward, stretching your body into a straight position. Tip: Go down as far as you can without touching the floor with your body. Breathe in during this portion of the movement.
After a pause at the stretched position, start pulling yourself back to the starting position as you breathe out. Tip: Go slowly and keep your abs tight at all times.