AB Wheel

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Your hands can't go away too fast and your stomach can't touch the ground. Take your time and feel the target while maintaining your tension!

How to AB Wheel

Starting Position

1. Kneel with your hips directly above your knees.

2. Hold the ab wheel with both hands, shoulder-width apart on the handles.

Proper Form

1. Push the app wheel forward while engaging your core.

2. Slowly return to the starting position.

Breathing Technique

Inhale when pushing, and exhale when pulling.

Precautions

It is very difficult to fully extend your body, so please roll the app wheel as much as you can.

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