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Ab Roller vs Leg Pull-In

Ab Roller - starting position
Ab Roller - ending position
Ab Roller
intermediate·Other·compound
Leg Pull-In - starting position
Leg Pull-In - ending position
Leg Pull-In
beginner·Bodyweight·compound

Side-by-Side

Ab Roller
VS
Leg Pull-In
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.

Leg Pull-In

1

Lie on an exercise mat with your legs extended and your hands either palms facing down next to you or under your glutes. Tip: My preference is with the hands next to me. This will be your starting position.

2

Bend your knees and pull your upper thighs into your midsection as you breathe out. Continue the motion until your knees are around chest level. Contract your abs as you execute this movement and hold for a second at the top. Tip: As you perform the motion, the lower legs (calves) should always remain parallel to the floor.

3

Return to the starting position as you inhale.

4

Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Verdict

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

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