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Barbell Rollout from Bench

Barbell Rollout from Bench is an intermediate compound barbell exercise that mainly works your abs, with help from your glutes, hamstrings, lats and shoulders.

💪 Abs🏋️ Barbell📈 Intermediate🔗 Compound🎯 3-5 sets of 5-10 reps
Barbell Rollout from Bench: starting position
Starting position
Barbell Rollout from Bench: end position
End position

How to do the barbell rollout from bench

  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.

Muscles worked

Primary: AbsSecondary: GlutesSecondary: HamstringsSecondary: LatsSecondary: Shoulders

Sets and reps

For strength, do 3-5 sets of 5-8 reps with 2-3 minutes of rest. For muscle growth, 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps with 90 seconds of rest. Add a little weight when you hit the top of the range on every set.

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Barbell Rollout from Bench alternatives

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FAQ

What muscles does the barbell rollout from bench work?

It mainly works your abs; your glutes, hamstrings, lats and shoulders assist.

How many sets and reps of barbell rollout from bench should I do?

For strength, do 3-5 sets of 5-8 reps with 2-3 minutes of rest. For muscle growth, 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps with 90 seconds of rest. Add a little weight when you hit the top of the range on every set.

Is the barbell rollout from bench good for beginners?

It suits lifters with some experience. Beginners can start with a lighter weight or one of the alternatives below.

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