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Barbell Rollout

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Muscles worked

High load
Abs and Core
Low load
Delts · Front and Lats

Primary muscles

Secondary muscles

How to do it

Kneel behind a barbell fitted with plates that roll smoothly. Grip the bar, brace your abdomen, and roll it forward without letting your lower back sag. Pull the bar back to your knees under control.

Form cues

  • Keep your ribs down.
  • Roll only as far as you can control.

Safety

Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:

ShoulderElbowWristLower backHipKnee

This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.