Hips rotate toward the diagonal — not a true lateral rollout
The hips must stay square; the diagonal comes from the arm path not hip rotation.
Overactive muscles
ObliquesTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollTFL↗StretchQL side-bend stretch↗Core · Core
Ab Wheel Diagonal Rollout
Coaching cues
- Kneel with the ab wheel; roll out at a 45-degree angle to one side
- Roll back to the start; roll to the opposite diagonal on the next rep
- Alternating diagonal targets the obliques more than a straight rollout
- Control the path on every rep — the angle must be consistent
Common faults 2
Lower back sags at end range
The anti-extension demand increases as the angle moves lateral.
Overactive muscles
Erector spinaeHip flexors
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗