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Ab Rollout - Barbell

Equipment:Barbell
Type:Compound
Force:Pull

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Abdominals

Secondary

Lower Back, Shoulders

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Load barbell with small plates (e.g., 5-10lbs) allowing it to roll.

  2. 2

    Kneel on floor, grip barbell overhand, shoulder-width.

  3. 3

    Engage core, keep back straight (slight arch okay, avoid rounding).

  4. 4

    Slowly roll barbell forward, extending arms and hips, lowering torso.

  5. 5

    Roll out as far as possible maintaining control and straight back.

  6. 6

    Pause briefly.

  7. 7

    Engage abs and lats forcefully to pull barbell back towards knees, returning to start.

  8. 8

    Repeat. (Advanced: start from standing).