Core Exercise Guide
Ab Wheel Rollout
Target Muscle
Core
Equipment Needed
Standard Gym Equipment
Difficulty
Beginner
Step-by-Step Execution Instructions for Ab Wheel Rollout
- 1. Setup & Spine Neutrality: Set your body in proper alignment on mat or machine for Ab Wheel Rollout.
- 2. Core Engagement: Exhale forcefully and brace your rectus abdominis and obliques.
- 3. Controlled Flexion / Rotation: Perform Ab Wheel Rollout using deliberate abdominal contraction rather than momentum.
- 4. Return to Start: Return under tension to starting position while maintaining abdominal brace.
📹 Video Tutorial & Form Guide
Video demonstration courtesy of Men's Health Muscle.
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For Muscle Mass (Hypertrophy)
Perform 3 to 4 sets of 8 to 12 reps with 90 seconds rest between sets.
For Maximum Strength
Perform 4 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps with 3 minutes rest between sets.
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