Rolling backward curled up on the floor

BeginnerUpdated 27/02/2026

Position

Rolling backward curled up on the floor

Starting position

4

How to perform it

Perform the described pattern with controlled movement and a stable body position. Prioritize the quality of each repetition over speed or repetition count. Prioritize control over speed. Maintain useful tension through the range and deliberately reset the starting position before the next repetition.

Muscles worked

glutes and flexors of hipLumbaresback musclesspinal muscles

Tips

Do not turn the final repetitions into fast or partial movements. Aim to load glutes and hip flexors, lower back, lats and spinal erectors without sacrificing position; at beginner level, progress control first and then add load, repetitions or complexity.

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