barbell standing ab rollerout

A waist exercise targeting the abs, performed with barbell.

barbell standing ab rollerout demonstration
barbell standing ab rollerout — demonstration

Body part

Waist

Equipment

Barbell

Target muscles

Abs

Secondary muscles

Shoulders, Lower Back

How to do barbell standing ab rollerout

  1. Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the barbell with both hands in front of your thighs.

  2. Engage your core and slowly roll the barbell down towards the ground, keeping your back straight and your arms extended.

  3. Continue rolling the barbell forward until your body is fully extended and your hands are directly above your head.

  4. Pause for a moment, then slowly roll the barbell back towards your thighs, maintaining control and keeping your core engaged.

  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Abs

Secondary

ShouldersLower Back

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