Description
Controlled torso roll-up to target the abs.
01 · Setup
Set up the movement
- Adjust machine supports to stay aligned from start to finish.
- Pelvis supported and back in stable support.
- Neutral neck and low shoulders.
- Position yourself to maintain a comfortable range of motion.
02 · Execution
Perform the rep
- Roll up the column gradually while going up.
- Contract hard at the top without pulling on the neck.
- Go back down vertebra by vertebra until you stretch.
Technique cue
Clean abdominal roll-up without pulling with the arms.
Common mistakes- pull the head with the hands
- go up too fast
- fall back uncontrollably
- arch up
- force an range of motion beyond your mobility
Safety notes
Risks of poor execution
- The guided trajectory reduces lateral instability.
- A forced range of motion can still overload the joints.