Exercise technique

barbell rollerout from bench

The barbell rollout from bench is an advanced core exercise that targets the abdominal muscles, with secondary emphasis on the shoulders and triceps. It requires significant core strength, stability, and control to perform safely and effectively.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Start by kneeling on the floor with a barbell placed on a bench in front of you.
  2. Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. Keeping your core engaged and your back straight, slowly roll the barbell forward, extending your arms in front of you.
  4. Continue rolling the barbell forward until your body is fully extended and your arms are overhead.
  5. Pause for a moment at the fully extended position, then slowly roll the barbell back towards your body, returning to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Shoulders, Triceps.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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