Barbell Rollout from Bench — start position
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Barbell Rollout from Bench — end position
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Core / Intermediate / Compound (multi-joint)

Barbell Rollout from Bench

A barbell exercise for the abs, with the glutes, hamstrings and lats assisting.

At a glance

Primary
Abs
Secondary
Glutes, Hamstrings, Lats, Rear delts
Equipment
Barbell, Bench
Movement pattern
Anti-extension (brace)
Level
Intermediate
Type
Core, Compound (multi-joint)

How to do it

  1. Place a loaded barbell on the ground, near the end of a bench. Kneel with both legs on the bench, and take a medium to narrow grip on the barbell. This will be your starting position.
  2. To begin, extend through the hips to slowly roll the bar forward. As you roll out, flex the shoulder to roll the bar above your head. Ensure that your arms remain extended throughout the movement.
  3. When the bar has been moved as far forward as possible, return to the starting position.

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Muscles worked

Neck (Front)Upper traps (Front)Front delts (Front)Side delts (Front)Chest (Front)Serratus anterior (Front)Biceps (Front)Forearms & grip (Front)Abs — primary (Front)Obliques (Front)Hip flexors (Front)Quads (Front)Adductors (Front)Shins (tibialis) (Front)Calves (Front)Outer shins (peroneals) (Front)Feet (arch & toes) (Front)Neck (Back)Upper traps (Back)Upper back (rhomboids, mid/lower traps) (Back)Rear delts — secondary (Back)Side delts (Back)Rotator cuff (Back)Lats — secondary (Back)Lower back (erectors) (Back)Triceps (Back)Forearms & grip (Back)Hip abductors (glute med) (Back)Glutes — secondary (Back)Hamstrings — secondary (Back)Adductors (Back)Calves (Back)
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  • Primary: Abs
  • Secondary: Glutes, Hamstrings, Lats, Rear delts

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