Barbell Ab Rollout

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Barbell Ab Rollout is an advanced isolation bodyweight exercise that mainly works the abs, with the lats assisting.

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Muscles worked

Front
Back

Primary

Secondary

How to do Barbell Ab Rollout

  1. 1

    Kneel on the floor, with an exercise mat underneath your knees. Hold an olympic barbel out in front of you with light circular plates. This is your starting position.

  2. 2

    Slowly roll the barbell away from you, stretching your body out straight as far as possible without letting it touch the ground.

  3. 3

    Pause for a second, then start to pull yourself back to the starting position.

Form cues

  • Keep your back straight as possible.
  • Descend in a slow controlled manner.
  • Keep your abs tight at all times and remember to breathe!.
  • Advanced people can try this exercise without having to bend the knees to increase the difficulty.

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