Barbell Ab Rollout - On Knees
How to do it
- Hold an Olympic barbell loaded with 5-10lbs on each side and kneel on the floor.
- Now place the barbell 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.
- Slowly roll the barbell 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.
- After a second 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.
Quick answers
- What muscles does the Barbell Ab Rollout - On Knees work?
- Mainly the abs, with help from the lower back, shoulders.
- What equipment do I need?
- Barbell.
- Is it good for beginners?
- It is rated expert level, so learn simpler versions first.
- How do I track progress on it?
- Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.
More abs exercises
- Barbell Ab Rollout
- Barbell Rollout from Bench
- Barbell Side Bend
- Landmine 180's
- Press Sit-Up
- Seated Barbell Twist
Exercise descriptions: free-exercise-db, public domain.