Standing Ab Wheel Rollout: How-to, Tips & More

The Standing Ab Wheel Rollout is a advanced compound exercise for your abs. You do it with ab wheel. It is a good fit when your goal is both strength and muscle growth.

Besides the abs, it also works your shoulders and lats, so it fits well in a session that trains those muscles together.

Muscles worked

Abs muscle

Abs

Primary

Shoulders muscle

Shoulders

Secondary

Lats muscle

Lats

Secondary

How to do the Standing Ab Wheel Rollout

  1. Stand and hold an ab wheel on the floor in front of your feet.
  2. Roll it out until your body is straight and close to the floor.
  3. Keep your core braced so your hips do not sag.
  4. Pull the wheel back toward your feet.

Standing Ab Wheel Rollout tips

  • Master full kneeling rollouts first.

Sets and reps

Most lifters do well with 3 to 8 reps per set, and 3 to 8 reps is where this exercise tends to work best. Use a weight that leaves one or two reps in reserve on every set, and add weight once you can complete all your sets at the top of the range. It also works well in a superset with an exercise for the opposite muscles.

Equipment

Ab wheel

Type

Compound

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Frequently asked questions

What muscles does the Standing Ab Wheel Rollout work?

The Standing Ab Wheel Rollout mainly works your abs, with help from your shoulders and lats.

How many sets and reps should I do?

A good starting point is 3 to 8 reps per set, and many lifters get the best results between 3 to 8 reps. Use a weight that leaves one or two reps in reserve.

Is the Standing Ab Wheel Rollout good for beginners?

It is rated advanced, so it is better to build a base with simpler movements first and add it when your technique is solid.

What equipment do I need for the Standing Ab Wheel Rollout?

You need ab wheel.

Standing Ab Wheel Rollout demonstration

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