The Ab Roller is a piece of fitness equipment that targets the abdominal muscles. It's made of curved metal bars with padded areas that serve as head rests and arm rests. Many advanced exercises can be performed on the Ab Roller that will target different muscles of the abdominal region and give your midsection a challenging workout.
Bicycle Crunch
To perform the bicycle crunch, start by lying on a mat with your hands on the frame and head resting against the head pad. Lift your legs and peddle in a bicycle motion while simultaneously raising your shoulders to about 45 degrees and then lowering them back down to the mat, according Ab Roller. This exercise is one of the more advanced movements on the Ab Roller and will work all areas of the abs.
Oblique Crunch
Lie on a mat or the floor with your hands on the Ab Roller frame. Plant your feet firmly on the ground with your head resting on the head pad. Twist your hips and drop your legs over to one side and keep them there for the duration of the crunch. Exhale and slowly lift your shoulders up off the floor until they are at 45 degrees. Next, inhale and lower your shoulders slowly back down to the floor or mat. After the set is complete, repeat with your legs lowered on the opposite side.
Straight Leg Crunch
Extending the legs out straight at a 90-degree angle while performing a crunch on the Ab Roller is considered a rigorous exercise that requires a great deal of abdominal strength. This exercise is great for toning the lower abs.
Scissor Crunch
Lie on the floor or a mat and position yourself in the Ab Roller with hands on the frame and head on the headrest. With your legs straight out, raise your shoulders to about 45 degrees while simultaneously crossing one leg over the other, according to Weight Lifting Guide. Alternate this movement between your left and right leg while lowering and raising your shoulders off the ground.
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