How to Do Standing Ab Wheel Rollout

Standing Ab Wheel Rollout is a core exercise using bodyweight, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Standing Ab Wheel Rollout

  1. 01Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart and the ab wheel on the floor in front of you.
  2. 02Hinge down and grip the handles, then begin to roll the wheel forward while keeping your core braced.
  3. 03Extend as far as possible without allowing your hips to sag or your back to arch.
  4. 04Pull the wheel back toward your feet by engaging your abdominals and lat muscles.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Standing Ab Wheel Rollout

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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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

Avoid arching your lower back at the bottom of the movement by keeping your ribs tucked and glutes squeezed.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Standing Ab Wheel Rollout questions

What muscles does Standing Ab Wheel Rollout work?

Standing Ab Wheel Rollout is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Standing Ab Wheel Rollout correctly?

Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart and the ab wheel on the floor in front of you. Hinge down and grip the handles, then begin to roll the wheel forward while keeping your core braced. Extend as far as possible without allowing your hips to sag or your back to arch. Pull the wheel back toward your feet by engaging your abdominals and lat muscles.

What is the A90 coach tip for Standing Ab Wheel Rollout?

Avoid arching your lower back at the bottom of the movement by keeping your ribs tucked and glutes squeezed.

Is Standing Ab Wheel Rollout suitable for beginners?

Standing Ab Wheel Rollout is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Standing Ab Wheel Rollout?

No. Standing Ab Wheel Rollout is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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