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Ab Roller vs Spell Caster

Ab Roller - starting position
Ab Roller - ending position
Ab Roller
intermediate·Other·compound
Spell Caster - starting position
Spell Caster - ending position
Spell Caster
beginner·Dumbbell·compound

Side-by-Side

Ab Roller
VS
Spell Caster
intermediate
Level
beginner
Other
Equipment
Dumbbell
compound
Mechanic
compound
pull
Force
pull
Strength
Category
Strength
abdominals
Primary
abdominals
shoulders
Secondary
glutesshoulders

Muscle Analysis

Shared

abdominalsshoulders

Only in Spell Caster

glutes

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.

Spell Caster

1

Hold a dumbbell in each hand with a pronated grip. Your feet should be wide with your hips and knees extended. This will be your starting position.

2

Begin the movement by pulling both of the dumbbells to one side next to your hip, rotating your torso.

3

Keeping your arms straight and the dumbbells parallel to the ground, rotate your torso to swing the weights to your opposite side.

4

Continue alternating, rotating from one side to the other until the set is complete.

Verdict

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

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