Lateral Roll
Muscle Groups: Obliques, Abs
Lateral Roll focuses on Obliques, Abs, with Lower Back working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Lateral Roll with proper form and technique.
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Begin in an elbow plank position with your forearms on the floor and your body forming a straight line from head to heels.
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Keeping your core tight, lower your hips towards the floor on one side.
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Lift your hips back to the center plank position.
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Lower your hips towards the floor on the opposite side.
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Return your hips to the center plank position to complete one repetition, then continue alternating sides.
Secondary Muscles
While Lateral Roll primarily targets Obliques, Abs , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Lower Back . 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 Lateral Roll, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Lateral Roll, 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.
