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Ab Roller vs Elbow to Knee

Ab Roller - starting position
Ab Roller - ending position
Ab Roller
intermediate·Other·compound
Elbow to Knee - starting position
Elbow to Knee - ending position
Elbow to Knee
beginner·Bodyweight·compound

Side-by-Side

Ab Roller
VS
Elbow to Knee
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.

Elbow to Knee

1

Lie on the floor, crossing your right leg across your bent left knee. Clasp your hands behind your head, beginning with your shoulder blades on the ground. This will be your starting position.

2

Perform the motion by flexing the spine and rotating your torso to bring the left elbow to the right knee.

3

Return to the starting position and repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.

Verdict

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

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