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How to do Roller Body Saw

The roller body saw is a challenging core exercise that involves using a roller to extend and retract your body while maintaining a plank position. This movement targets the abs and also engages the shoulders, triceps, and overall core stability.

Primary muscle: Abs
Also works: Shoulders, Triceps and Core
Equipment: Roller
Level: Advanced
Category: Abs

How to do Roller Body Saw, step by step

Start in a plank position with your forearms on the roller and your body in a straight line.
Engage your core and slowly roll the roller forward, extending your body as far as you can while maintaining control.
Pause for a moment at the furthest point, then slowly roll the roller back towards your starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Roller Body Saw works your abs as the main mover, with help from your shoulders, triceps and core.

Track Roller Body Saw in SPLYT

Roller Body Saw 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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