Core exercise
Ab Wheel Rollout
Trunk extension from your knees, rolling an ab wheel forward for the whole core.
- Primary muscleCore
- Also worksShoulders
- EquipmentAb wheel
- MovementCore
- LevelIntermediate
- Core
- Shoulders
- Ab wheel
How to do the Ab Wheel Rollout
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Kneel on a mat and hold the wheel with both hands, right under your shoulders.
- Round your back slightly and squeeze your abs and glutes before you start.
- Roll forward, stretching your arms as far as you can without letting your lower back sag.
- Pull back with your abs until you're over your knees and repeat.
Muscles worked
Alternatives to the Ab Wheel Rollout
They work the core with other equipment, including options for training at home.
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Ab Wheel Rollout work?
The Ab Wheel Rollout works mainly the core. It also works the shoulders and the back.