Roll Up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Obliques, Hip Flexors
- Intensity
- low
- Category
- stretching
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 2.5
- Alternate Names
- Pilates Roll Up
How to: Roll Up
- Lie flat on your back with your legs extended straight and arms overhead.
- Inhale as you prepare, and exhale as you roll up, bringing your head and shoulders off the floor.
- Reach your arms forward as you sit up.
- Keep your back rounded as you roll back down, vertebra by vertebra.
- Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum instead of core strength.
- Not engaging the core properly.
- Forgetting to breathe during the movement.
Modifications
- Use a yoga mat for added comfort.
- Perform the roll up with assists, such as a partner or wall for support.
Tips
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Perform the movement slowly to maintain control.
- Breathe deeply and exhale as you roll up.
Roll Up Alternatives
Tags
waist
stretching
core
beginner
Pilates
flexibility