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How to do Barbell Rollerout

The barbell rollout is an advanced core exercise that targets the abdominal muscles and also engages the lower back. It requires significant core strength, stability, and control to perform safely and effectively.

Barbell Rollerout demonstration
Primary muscle
Abs
Also works
Lower back
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Advanced
Category
Abs

How to do Barbell Rollerout, step by step

  1. Kneel on the floor and hold a barbell with both hands, shoulder-width apart.
  2. Roll the barbell forward, extending your arms and keeping your core engaged.
  3. Continue rolling forward until your body is fully extended and your arms are overhead.
  4. Pause for a moment, then slowly roll the barbell back towards your knees, maintaining control.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Barbell Rollerout works your abs as the main mover, with help from your lower back.

Track Barbell Rollerout in SPLYT

Barbell Rollerout is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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