Ab Roller
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Primary muscles
- abdominals
Secondary muscles
- shoulders
Equipment
other
Instructions
- 1Hold the Ab Roller with both hands and kneel on the floor.
- 2Now place the ab roller on the floor in front of you so that you are on all your hands and knees (as in a kneeling push up position). This will be your starting position.
- 3Slowly roll the ab roller straight forward, stretching your body into a straight position. Tip: Go down as far as you can without touching the floor with your body. Breathe in during this portion of the movement.
- 4After a pause at the stretched position, start pulling yourself back to the starting position as you breathe out. Tip: Go slowly and keep your abs tight at all times.
Benefits
Strengthens your core for better posture and reduced lower back pain during daily activities. Builds shoulder stability while developing defined abdominal muscles. This efficient compound movement maximizes results in minimal time, making it ideal for busy fitness enthusiasts.