How to Do Ab Wheel Plank
Ab Wheel Plank is a core exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.
Primary muscle
Core
Equipment
Bodyweight
Difficulty
Beginner
01 / Move with control
How to perform
How to do Ab Wheel Plank
- 01Kneel on the floor and grip the handles of the ab wheel directly beneath the shoulders.
- 02Extend the legs back into a high plank position with the wheel acting as the unstable base of support.
- 03Depress the shoulder blades and protract the upper back to create a stable foundation.
- 04Hold the static position while resisting any rotation or sagging in the pelvis.
- 05Maintain a neutral neck position by looking at a spot on the floor just ahead of the wheel.
Same guidance shown inside the A90 app
02 / Anatomy
Muscles worked by Ab Wheel Plank
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Primary movers
- Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
Stabilisers
- Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
- Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.
03 / A90 Coach
A90 Coach tip
Keep the tailbone tucked under to prevent the lower back from sagging toward the floor as the ab wheel moves forward.
Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app
04 / Related
Related core exercises
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05 / FAQ
Ab Wheel Plank questions
What muscles does Ab Wheel Plank work?
Ab Wheel Plank is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.
How do you do Ab Wheel Plank correctly?
Kneel on the floor and grip the handles of the ab wheel directly beneath the shoulders. Extend the legs back into a high plank position with the wheel acting as the unstable base of support. Depress the shoulder blades and protract the upper back to create a stable foundation. Hold the static position while resisting any rotation or sagging in the pelvis. Maintain a neutral neck position by looking at a spot on the floor just ahead of the wheel.
What is the A90 coach tip for Ab Wheel Plank?
Keep the tailbone tucked under to prevent the lower back from sagging toward the floor as the ab wheel moves forward.
Is Ab Wheel Plank suitable for beginners?
Ab Wheel Plank is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.
Do you need equipment for Ab Wheel Plank?
No. Ab Wheel Plank is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.
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