Barbell Ab Rollout - On Knees
How to do the Barbell Ab Rollout - On Knees 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 - On Knees
- 1
Hold an Olympic barbell loaded with 5-10lbs on each side and kneel on the floor.
- 2
Now place the barbell on the floor in front of you so that you are on all your hands and knees (as in a kneeling push up position). This will be your starting position.
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Slowly roll the barbell straight forward, stretching your body into a straight position. Tip: Go down as far as you can without touching the floor with your body. Breathe in during this portion of the movement.
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After a second pause at the stretched position, start pulling yourself back to the starting position as you breathe out. Tip: Go slowly and keep your abs tight at all times.
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Barbell Ab Rollout - On Knees: common questions
What muscles does the Barbell Ab Rollout - On Knees work?
The Barbell Ab Rollout - On Knees primarily works the Abs. It also recruits the Lower Back and Shoulders as supporting muscles.
Is the Barbell Ab Rollout - On Knees suitable for beginners?
The Barbell Ab Rollout - On Knees is an expert-level exercise. It demands well-developed strength, mobility and technique, so it suits experienced lifters more than beginners.
What equipment do I need for the Barbell Ab Rollout - On Knees?
To do the Barbell Ab Rollout - On Knees you'll need a barbell.
Is the Barbell Ab Rollout - On Knees a compound or isolation exercise?
The Barbell Ab Rollout - On Knees 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 - On Knees with correct form?
Hold an Olympic barbell loaded with 5-10lbs on each side and kneel on the floor. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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