Barbell Ab Rollout
How to do the Barbell Ab Rollout with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Abs
Lower Back, Shoulders
Barbell
How to do the Barbell Ab Rollout
- 1
For this exercise you will need to get into a pushup position, but instead of having your hands of the floor, you will be grabbing on to an Olympic barbell (loaded with 5-10 lbs on each side) instead. This will be your starting position.
- 2
While keeping a slight arch on your back, lift your hips and roll the barbell towards your feet as you exhale. Tip: As you perform the movement, your glutes should be coming up, you should be keeping the abs tight and should maintain your back posture at all times. Also your arms should be staying perpendicular to the floor throughout the movement. If you don't, you will work out your shoulders and back more than the abs.
- 3
After a second contraction at the top, start to roll the barbell back forward to the starting position slowly as you inhale.
- 4
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Barbell Ab Rollout: common questions
What muscles does the Barbell Ab Rollout work?
The Barbell Ab Rollout primarily works the Abs. It also recruits the Lower Back and Shoulders as supporting muscles.
Is the Barbell Ab Rollout suitable for beginners?
The Barbell Ab Rollout is an intermediate-level exercise. It's best once you've built a base of general strength and movement control, beginners can work up to it.
What equipment do I need for the Barbell Ab Rollout?
To do the Barbell Ab Rollout you'll need a barbell.
Is the Barbell Ab Rollout a compound or isolation exercise?
The Barbell Ab Rollout is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.
How do I do the Barbell Ab Rollout with correct form?
For this exercise you will need to get into a pushup position, but instead of having your hands of the floor, you will be grabbing on to an Olympic barbell (loaded with 5-10 lbs on each side) instead. This will be your starting position. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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