Ring rollout

A isolation exercise for the abs, with help from the lats, front delts. Equipment: gymnastic rings.

Orbit

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WorksAbsLatsFront delts

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How to do it

Setup: Rings at knee height, kneel and hold them under the shoulders.
Let the rings travel forward as the body lowers
Pull back with the abs, not the hips

Muscles worked

Ring rollout: 3D figure mid-rep with the abs highlighted

Abs · main
Lats
Front delts

Equipment

Gymnastic rings

Alternatives

Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all ring rollout alternatives.

Barbell rolloutBarbell
Plank drag-throughDumbbells
Ring rolloutGymnastic rings
Ab wheel rolloutAb wheel
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Bear holdNo equipment

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