Standing Wheel Rollout
Description
The Standing Wheel Rollout is an exercise that targets the core muscles, particularly the abs and lower back. It involves standing upright while holding a wheel or roller and rolling it forward and backward while maintaining a stable core and avoiding excessive arching of the back. This exercise can be challenging and requires proper form and technique to avoid injury.
Equipment Required
Standing Wheel Rollout Instructions
- Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and holding an ab wheel in both hands.
- Extend your arms straight out in front of you, keeping your core engaged and your back straight.
- Slowly roll the wheel forward, keeping your arms straight and your core tight.
- Continue rolling the wheel out as far as you can while maintaining proper form.
- Pause for a moment at the end of the movement, then slowly roll the wheel back towards your feet.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Standing Wheel Rollout Form & Visual
Standing Wheel Rollout Benefits
- Strengthens the core muscles, including the abs, obliques, and lower back
- Improves stability and balance
- Increases shoulder and arm strength
- Helps to prevent lower back pain and injury
- Can be modified to increase or decrease difficulty
Standing Wheel Rollout Muscles Worked
- Rectus Abdominis
- Obliques
- Erector Spinae
- Triceps
- Pectoralis Major
- Anterior Deltoids
Standing Wheel Rollout Variations & Alternatives
- Kneeling Wheel Rollout
- Assisted Wheel Rollout
- Single Arm Wheel Rollout
- Feet Elevated Wheel Rollout
- Decline Wheel Rollout
