FitnessAIAb wheel rollout
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How to do it
Advanced. Keep lower back flat throughout.
Muscles worked
Mainly abdominales. Train it inside a balanced routine to progress safely.
Technical sheet
- Movement pattern
- Core
- Minimum level
- Intermediate
- Technical demand
- Needs coaching
- Fatigue it generates
- Moderate (0.8 out of 2.2)
- Risk if technique breaks down
- Medium
These are the values the generator uses to decide where the exercise goes within the session.
Recommended sets and reps
As a compound lift, it fits in 3–5 sets of 5–12 reps leaving 1–3 reps in reserve (RIR). Prioritize it at the start of the session, when you're fresh.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Pulling on the neck with your hands and flexing at the hips instead of curling the spine with the abs.
- Using too much weight at the cost of technique and full range of motion.
- Doing reps too fast, without controlling the eccentric (lowering) phase.
Alternative exercises
More Core exercises
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does Ab wheel rollout work?
Ab wheel rollout mainly works the abdominales muscle group, plus synergist and stabilizer muscles depending on the variation.
How many sets of Ab wheel rollout should I do?
Between 3 and 5 sets per session, adjusting the total weekly volume for abdominales to your level (about 10–20 sets per muscle per week).
Is Ab wheel rollout good for building muscle?
Yes. Combined with progressive overload, good technique and enough rest, it's an effective tool to grow abdominales.
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