Ab Roller Crunch Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Obliques
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Ab Wheel Crunch
How to: Ab Roller Crunch
- Kneel on a mat and grasp the handles of the ab roller.
- Roll forward slowly, extending your body while keeping your back straight.
- When you reach your maximum extension, pull yourself back to the starting position using your abs.
- Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Pulling on the neck instead of using your abs.
- Rounding the back excessively during the exercise.
- Not controlling the return phase of the movement.
Modifications
- Reduce the range of motion if experiencing discomfort.
- Perform with knees bent instead of legs straight.
Tips
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Avoid pulling on your neck with your hands.
- Control your movements to maximize tension in your abs.
Ab Roller Crunch Alternatives
Tags
core
abs
strength
stability
medium intensity
waist