Exercise Comparison
Ab Roller vs Seated Flat Bench Leg Pull-In
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Ab Roller
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.
Seated Flat Bench Leg Pull-In
Sit on a bench with the legs stretched out in front of you slightly below parallel and your arms holding on to the sides of the bench. Your torso should be leaning backwards around a 45-degree angle from the bench. This will be your starting position.
Bring the knees in toward you as you move your torso closer to them at the same time. Breathe out as you perform this movement.
After a second pause, go back to the starting position as you inhale.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Verdict
Both exercises target the abdominals. Ab Roller is a intermediate exercise using other, while Seated Flat Bench Leg Pull-In is beginner and uses bodyweight. Choose Seated Flat Bench Leg Pull-In if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Ab Roller for a greater challenge.