Form cues
- Engage core strongly
- Do not let hips sag
- Keep arms straight
- Move slowly and with control
Exercise
Standing Wheel Rollout
Chest, body weight
An advanced rollout exercise that stretches and strengthens the abdominals, chest, shoulders, and back.
Target: abdominals. Also works: latissimus dorsi, pectoralis major, deltoids.
Steps
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and hold the ab wheel.
- Bend forward and place the wheel on the floor in front of your feet.
- Roll the wheel forward, extending your arms and torso while keeping your core tight.
- Lower your body until you're just above the floor, maintaining a straight line from head to heels.
- Reverse the motion by pulling the wheel back toward your feet, returning to the start.
Common mistakes
- Letting lower back arch excessively
- Collapsing hips
- Bending elbows during rollout
Breathing
Inhale as you roll out, exhale as you pull back in.
In the app, search for Standing Wheel Rollout and add it to a workout.