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Ab Roller

An advanced core exercise using an ab roller wheel to target the abdominal muscles through controlled rolling movements requiring significant strength and stability.

Exercise Overview

Category

General Resistance

Exercise Type

Strength

Difficulty Level

Advanced

Technique

Kneel on the ground with the ab roller wheel in front of you. Grasp the handles with both hands and position your arms extended. Roll the wheel forward by extending your arms and body while maintaining core engagement. Roll back to the starting position with control.

Starting Position

Begin kneeling with the ab roller wheel in front, arms extended and grasping the handles.

Finishing Position

Return to the starting kneeling position with arms extended, maintaining control throughout the movement.

Form Cues

Keep your core engaged, roll forward with control, maintain straight body line, roll back slowly

Common Mistakes

Allowing the body to sag, not maintaining core engagement, rolling too far forward, rushing the movement

Progression Tips

Roll further forward, perform from standing position, add resistance bands, or perform single-arm variations.

Regression Tips

Roll from knees, perform partial rolls, or start with planks to build core strength.

Safety Notes

Stop if you experience pain in the lower back or shoulders. This exercise requires significant core strength. Maintain proper form to avoid injury.