ab roller
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ab roller
Description:
the ab roller is an exercise that uses a rolling wheel to strengthen the abdominal muscles. It engages the rectus abdominis and other secondary muscles by rolling forward and back.
How to Perform the Exercise:
- 1. Start on your knees with the ab roller in front of you and ensure you are holding the handles firmly
- 2. Tighten your core and avoid arching your lower back
- 3. Roll the ab roller forward slowly while extending your arms as your body lowers
- 4. Roll out as far as possible while maintaining control and keeping your core tight
- 5. Once at the extended position, pause for a moment and engage your core to roll the ab roller back towards your knees towards the original position.
Body Part Used:
abs
Equipment Required:
ab roller wheel
Primary Muscles Used:
recutus abdominis
Secondary Muscles Used:
obliques, hip flexors
Alternate Exercises:
knee rollout, standing rollout, side rollout
Form Tips:
keep your core tight and avoid arching your back. Engage your core throughout the whole movement
Common Mistakes When Performning:
arching the lower back, rolling out too fast, rolling out too far
