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Barbell Ab Rollout demonstration

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Strength / Barbell

Barbell Ab Rollout

A kneeling ab rollout using a loaded barbell with plates, giving smoother rolling and adjustable load compared to an ab wheel.

Equipment

Barbell

Experience

intermediate

Movement

compound

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Obliques · Deep Core · Lats

Instructions

  1. 01

    Load plates of equal size on both ends of a barbell and place it on the floor.

  2. 02

    Kneel behind the bar and grip it shoulder-width, arms extended.

  3. 03

    Brace the core hard, then roll the bar forward away from your body.

  4. 04

    Go as far as you can keep a neutral spine — stop before the hips sag.

  5. 05

    Pull the bar back to the starting position by contracting the abs and lats.

  6. 06

    Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.