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Exercise 2206 · REF SKXQAx3

Roller Reverse Crunch exercise animation

Roller Reverse Crunch

Category
Waist
Equipment
Roller
Target
Abs

Performing a reverse crunch with the legs braced against a roller adds a slight instability element to the standard hip-flexion pattern, since the roller can shift if the abs aren't controlling the movement. A small twist on a familiar lower-ab exercise.

How to Do the Roller Reverse Crunch

  1. Lie flat on your back with your arms extended straight above your head and your legs straight out in front of you.
  2. Place the roller between your feet and grip it with your toes.
  3. Engaging your abs, lift your legs off the ground and curl your knees towards your chest, rolling the roller towards your body.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position, rolling the roller away from your body.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Roller Reverse Crunch primarily targets the Abs, with Hip Flexors as the primary synergist muscle group.

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Don't have roller? These target the same abs with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Roller Reverse Crunch work?
The Roller Reverse Crunch primarily targets the abs, with the hip flexors as the main supporting muscle group.
What equipment do I need for the Roller Reverse Crunch?
The Roller Reverse Crunch is done with a roller.
What's a good alternative to the Roller Reverse Crunch?
If you don't have access to a roller, the 3/4 Sit-Up targets the same abs using body weight instead.