Exercise technique

roller reverse crunch

The roller reverse crunch is an abdominal exercise that uses a roller held between the feet to increase resistance and challenge core stability. It targets the abs and also engages the hip flexors.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Lie flat on your back with your arms extended straight above your head and your legs straight out in front of you.
  2. Place the roller between your feet and grip it with your toes.
  3. Engaging your abs, lift your legs off the ground and curl your knees towards your chest, rolling the roller towards your body.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position, rolling the roller away from your body.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Hip flexors.

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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