Stability-Ball Rounded Roll-Out
Strengthen your core with Stability-Ball Rounded Roll-Outs! Improve stability and build a stronger midsection.
The Stability-Ball Rounded Roll-Out mainly works the core, with help from the back. You'll need: exercise ball.
Required Equipment
Stability-Ball Rounded Roll-Out Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
Secondary
Obliques; Lats (latissimus dorsi)
Stability-Ball Rounded Roll-Out Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Stability-Ball Rounded Roll-Out
Begin by kneeling on the floor with a stability ball in front of you. Place your forearms and hands on the top of the ball, keeping your arms together.
Brace your core and maintain a straight line from your shoulders to your knees. Your body should be in a kneeling plank position.
Gently roll the ball forward, extending your arms and leaning your body forward. Your elbows should become extended, and your body should form a rounded shape, with your back slightly arched.
Roll forward as far as you can without losing form or allowing your lower back to sag.
Use your core muscles to pull your body back to the starting position by drawing your elbows back underneath your shoulders.
Repeat the motion for the desired number of repetitions.
Ensure your movements are controlled and focus on engaging your core throughout the exercise. Avoid letting your hips drop or back arch excessively to prevent strain on your lower back.
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Stability-Ball Rounded Roll-Out FAQs
What muscles does the Stability-Ball Rounded Roll-Out work?
The Stability-Ball Rounded Roll-Out mainly works the core, with help from the back. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and transverse abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Stability-Ball Rounded Roll-Out?
Exercise ball.
What are some Stability-Ball Rounded Roll-Out variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Ab Roller Crunch, Barbell Roll-Out, Stability-Ball Cobra Pose and Stability-Ball Dead Bug.
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