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: Kneel holding rings set low, arms straight.
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
Anti-rotation press to overheadCable machine
Bear holdNo equipment

More abs exercises

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