Exercise Comparison
Ab Roller vs Torso Rotation
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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.
Torso Rotation
Stand upright holding an exercise ball with both hands. Extend your arms so the ball is straight out in front of you. This will be your starting position.
Rotate your torso to one side, keeping your eyes on the ball as you move. Now, rotate back to the opposite direction. Repeat for 10-20 repetitions.
Verdict
Both exercises target the abdominals. Ab Roller is a intermediate exercise using other, while Torso Rotation is beginner and uses exercise ball. Choose Torso Rotation if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Ab Roller for a greater challenge.