How To Use Ab Roller? – Steps To Achieve Your Dream Abs

One of the most challenging parts to achieve when exercising is building up the abs. But with the right motivation and determination to achieve it, anyone can have abs. Good thing that there are a lot of ways to accomplish a beautiful body. One simple, and probably the easiest way, is exercising with an ab roller. Read on and we'll teach you how to use an ab roller.

Get Some Abs Using An Ab Roller 

Before we jump right in and start working on those core muscles, let's learn a few things about the ab roller. An ab roller is a small piece of equipment that helps build up your core muscles. Although it is small, a lot of people can easily get intimidated by using this simple tool. And yes, as we have mentioned earlier, using an ab roller may be the easiest option for building up those abs, but it can still be a bit difficult to master. But once you get the hang of it, this small piece of equipment can work in significant ways. So, let's get right through it. Here's how to use an ab roller. 

Step 1: Prepare your area.
Choose an area with a flat and smooth surface. You can also place a gym mat on top to give your knees a little comfort when exercising with your ab roller.

Step 2: Work on your hands and knees first.
Although you're going to need a clear space for your workout, start by limiting your motion range. Keep up a proper posture by familiarizing your form. Keep your back and arms straight for your first position.

Step 3: Focus on your core muscles.
Hold both hands on to the handle grip of your ab roller. Focus on your core muscles and keep it tight. Position the ab roller a few inches away from your knees and slowly roll forward until you reach a position wherein you can no longer pull yourself back up. Make sure to keep your core muscles tight, stable your hips, and let your lower back muscles stay contracted. 

Step 4: Hold the position.
Now that you're in a semi planking position keep your focus on the muscles you're working on and hold your position for at least three seconds. You can extend the time of your position as you go along the exercise. For now, just start with a few seconds.

Note: The longer you hold the position, the more you target your core muscle.

Step 5: Return to your first position
After holding a semi-planking position for a few seconds, slowly roll back to your first position. Repeat these steps for about one minute and remember to keep your focus on the muscles you are working with. 

Conclusion

Learning how to use an ab roller can be the simplest way to achieve your abs goals. But if you are experiencing any lower back pain, it is best to consult a physician if it is advisable to do an ab roller as part of your workout. Please don't force it. Doing this exercise with lower back pain issues can worsen or cause serious injury.