Ab wheel rollout
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Ab wheel rollout. Roll a short distance forward without arching your lower back, then return under control. Increase range only after mastering position.
How to do this exercise: Ab wheel rolloutSetup · movement · load
- Set your position
Kneel on a mat with the wheel below your shoulders and brace your abdomen.
- Make the movement
Roll a short distance forward without arching your lower back, then return under control. Increase range only after mastering position.
- Breathe and control the pace
Breathe out during the harder part and in on the return. Control the return instead of dropping the weight. Two reps in reserve means you could do about two more clean repetitions.
Do not roll so far that your pelvis drops; begin with a plank if needed.
Your body provides resistance. Begin with an easier variation or a shorter range that you can control.
For your first use, ask staff to show you the machine settings and safety release. Stop for sharp pain. This basic guide is awaiting professional review.
- Type
- Strength
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Sides
- Both sides together
- How load is measured
- Bodyweight
Main muscles
Abs
Supporting muscles
Lats, Front deltoids
Equipment
Load values are only comparable on the same exercise and equipment.
How to do it
- Kneel on a mat with the wheel below your shoulders and brace your abdomen.
- Roll a short distance forward without arching your lower back, then return under control. Increase range only after mastering position.
Common mistakes
- Do not roll so far that your pelvis drops; begin with a plank if needed.
Safety notes
- Start with easy resistance and breathe continuously. Stop for sharp pain; ask gym staff to demonstrate unfamiliar equipment.