Exercise Comparison
Ab Roller vs Medicine Ball Full Twist
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Muscle Analysis
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Instructions
Ab Roller
Hold the Ab Roller with both hands and kneel on the floor.
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.
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.
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.
Medicine Ball Full Twist
For this exercise you will need a medicine ball and a partner. Stand back to back with your partner, spaced 2-3 feet apart. This will be your starting position.
Hold the ball in front of the trunk. Open the hips and turn the shoulders at the same time as your partner.
For full rotation, you and your partner should twist in the same direction, i.e. counter-clockwise.
Pass the ball to your partner, and both of you can now twist in the opposite direction to repeat the procedure.
Verdict
Both exercises target the abdominals. Ab Roller is a intermediate exercise using other, while Medicine Ball Full Twist is beginner and uses medicine ball. Choose Medicine Ball Full Twist if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Ab Roller for a greater challenge.