Barbell Roll-out
Muscle Groups: Abs, Shoulders
Barbell Roll-out focuses on Abs, Shoulders, with Lower Back, Traps, Obliques, Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Barbell Roll-out with proper form and technique.
- 1
Kneel on the floor with your knees hip-width apart, placing a loaded barbell on the floor in front of you.
- 2
Grip the barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, keeping your arms straight.
- 3
Engage your core and slowly roll the barbell forward, extending your arms and hips towards the floor.
- 4
Continue rolling until your body is in a long, straight line, feeling a stretch in your abs and lats.
- 5
Without letting your hips sag, pull the barbell back towards your knees by contracting your abdominal muscles.
- 6
Return to the starting kneeling position with the barbell directly under your shoulders.
Secondary Muscles
While Barbell Roll-out primarily targets Abs, Shoulders , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Lower Back, Traps, Obliques, Shoulders . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Barbell Roll-out, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Barbell Roll-out, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
