Ab Roller vs Standing Lateral Stretch

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.

Take a slightly wider than hip distance stance with your knees slightly bent.

Place your right hand on your right hip to support the spine.

Raise your left arm in a vertical line and place your left hand behind your head. Keep it there as you incline your torso to the right.

Keep your weight evenly distributed between both legs (don't lean into your left hip). Switch sides.