Weighted Lateral Roll
Muscle Groups: Obliques
Weighted Lateral Roll focuses on Obliques, with Abs, Hips, Lower Back working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Lateral Roll with proper form and technique.
- 1
Lie on your side with your body straight, holding a dumbbell with both hands extended directly in front of your chest.
- 2
Engage your core and slowly roll onto your back, keeping the dumbbell extended towards the ceiling.
- 3
Continue rolling until you are fully on your other side, maintaining control of the dumbbell.
- 4
Reverse the movement, rolling back onto your original side, keeping the dumbbell stable throughout.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Lateral Roll primarily targets Obliques , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Abs, Hips, 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 Weighted Lateral Roll, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted 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.
