Elbows bend on the rollout
Arms must stay extended; bending converts it to a tricep exercise.
Overactive muscles
TricepsPec major
Corrective work
Foam RollLats↗StretchLat stretch (kneeling overhead)↗Core · Core
Ab Wheel Wide-Grip Rollout
Coaching cues
- Use a barbell with plates as a wide ab wheel; hands wide on the bar
- Roll straight out to full extension; pull back using lats and abs
- The wider grip shifts load toward the lats and outer core
- Also targets the serratus anterior more than a standard rollout
Common faults 2
Lower back sags with the wider grip
The wider grip increases the extension demand; reduce range if needed.
Overactive muscles
Erector spinaeHip flexors
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗