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Ab Roller vs Bottoms Up

Ab Roller - starting position
Ab Roller - ending position
Ab Roller
intermediate·Other·compound
Bottoms Up - starting position
Bottoms Up - ending position
Bottoms Up
beginner·Bodyweight·compound

Side-by-Side

Ab Roller
VS
Bottoms Up
intermediate
Level
beginner
Other
Equipment
Bodyweight
compound
Mechanic
compound
pull
Force
pull
Strength
Category
Strength
abdominals
Primary
abdominals
shoulders
Secondary
None

Muscle Analysis

Shared

abdominals

Only in Ab Roller

shoulders

Instructions

Ab Roller

1

Hold the Ab Roller with both hands and kneel on the floor.

2

Now place the ab roller on the floor in front of you so that you are on all your hands and knees (as in a kneeling push up position). This will be your starting position.

3

Slowly roll the ab roller straight forward, stretching your body into a straight position. Tip: Go down as far as you can without touching the floor with your body. Breathe in during this portion of the movement.

4

After a pause at the stretched position, start pulling yourself back to the starting position as you breathe out. Tip: Go slowly and keep your abs tight at all times.

Bottoms Up

1

Begin by lying on your back on the ground. Your legs should be straight and your arms at your side. This will be your starting position.

2

To perform the movement, tuck the knees toward your chest by flexing the hips and knees. Following this, extend your legs directly above you so that they are perpendicular to the ground. Rotate and elevate your pelvis to raise your glutes from the floor.

3

After a brief pause, return to the starting position.

Verdict

Both exercises target the abdominals. Ab Roller is a intermediate exercise using other, while Bottoms Up is beginner and uses bodyweight. Choose Bottoms Up if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Ab Roller for a greater challenge.

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