10 Best Roller Body Saw Alternatives for Home and Gym

Ranked Roller Body Saw Alternatives

10 substitutes, ranked by how closely each one matches the Roller Body Saw on movement pattern, muscles worked, equipment and body position. The higher the score, the less you change. Open "How to perform this exercise" on a card for the steps; every card title links to that exercise's own alternatives page.

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   1. Flexion Leg Sit Up (Bent Knee)

   85% match

   • Abs
   • Bodyweight
   • Beginner
   • Isolation

   Use this when you have nothing to train with, because it works the abs with bodyweight alone.

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
   2. Place your hands behind your head with your elbows pointing outwards.
   3. Engaging your abs, slowly lift your upper body off the ground, curling forward until your torso is at a 45-degree angle.
   4. At the same time, lift your legs off the ground, bending your knees and bringing them towards your chest.
   5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body and legs back down to the starting position.
   6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps, and add reps before you add load.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: abs, the same as the Roller Body Saw
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, the same as the Roller Body Saw
   • Body position: lying on your back, not lying face down
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   2. Flexion Leg Sit Up (Straight Arm)

   85% match

   • Abs
   • Bodyweight
   • Intermediate
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Lie flat on your back with your legs extended and arms straight above your head.
   2. Engaging your abs, lift your upper body off the ground while simultaneously lifting your legs towards your chest.
   3. Reach your hands towards your toes as you lift your upper body and legs.
   4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body and legs back down to the starting position.
   5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: abs, the same as the Roller Body Saw
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, the same as the Roller Body Saw
   • Body position: lying on your back, not lying face down
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   3. 3/4 Sit-up

   81% match

   • Abs
   • Bodyweight
   • Beginner
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
   2. Place your hands behind your head with your elbows pointing outwards.
   3. Engaging your abs, slowly lift your upper body off the ground, curling forward until your torso is at a 45-degree angle.
   4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position.
   5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps, and add reps before you add load.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: abs, the same as the Roller Body Saw
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, the same as the Roller Body Saw
   • Body position: lying on your back, not lying face down
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   4. Frog Crunch

   81% match

   • Abs
   • Bodyweight
   • Beginner
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
   2. Place your hands behind your head with your elbows pointing outwards.
   3. Engaging your abs, lift your upper body off the ground, curling forward until your torso is at a 45-degree angle.
   4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position.
   5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps, and add reps before you add load.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: abs, the same as the Roller Body Saw
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, the same as the Roller Body Saw
   • Body position: lying on your back, not lying face down
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   5. Side Hip (On Parallel Bars)

   80% match

   • Abs
   • Bodyweight
   • Advanced
   • Compound

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Stand between two parallel bars with your feet shoulder-width apart.
   2. Place your hands on the bars and lift your body off the ground, supporting your weight on your arms.
   3. Engage your abs and slowly lift your legs to the side, keeping them straight.
   4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
   5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 or 4 sets of 6 to 10 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: abs, the same as the Roller Body Saw
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, the same as the Roller Body Saw
   • Body position: hanging, not lying face down
   • Balance: easier to stay steady on than the Roller Body Saw
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   6. Groin Crunch

   80% match

   • Abs
   • Bodyweight
   • Beginner
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
   2. Place your hands behind your head with your elbows pointing outwards.
   3. Engaging your abs, lift your legs off the ground, bringing your knees towards your chest.
   4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
   5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps, and add reps before you add load.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: abs, the same as the Roller Body Saw
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, the same as the Roller Body Saw
   • Body position: lying on your back, not lying face down
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   7. Knee Touch Crunch

   80% match

   • Abs
   • Bodyweight
   • Beginner
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
   2. Place your hands behind your head with your elbows pointing outwards.
   3. Engaging your abs, lift your shoulder blades off the ground and reach your right hand towards your left knee.
   4. Return to the starting position and repeat, this time reaching your left hand towards your right knee.
   5. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps, and add reps before you add load.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: abs, the same as the Roller Body Saw
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, the same as the Roller Body Saw
   • Body position: lying on your back, not lying face down
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   8. Bridge - Mountain Climber (Cross Body)

   78% match

   • Abs
   • Bodyweight
   • Intermediate
   • Compound

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Start in a high plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your body in a straight line.
   2. Engage your core and lift your right foot off the ground, bringing your right knee towards your left elbow.
   3. Return your right foot to the starting position and repeat the movement with your left foot towards your right elbow.
   4. Continue alternating sides, moving at a controlled pace.
   5. Keep your hips level and avoid lifting your hips too high or sagging them too low.
   6. Maintain a steady breathing pattern throughout the exercise.
   7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 or 4 sets of 6 to 10 reps on each side.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: abs, the same as the Roller Body Saw
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, the same as the Roller Body Saw
   • Body position: lying face down, the same as the Roller Body Saw
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   9. Seated Leg Tucks

   77% match

   • Abs
   • Bodyweight
   • Intermediate
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Sit on a bench with the legs stretched out in front of you slightly below parallel and your arms holding on to the sides of the bench. Your torso should be leaning backwards around a 45-degree angle from the bench. This will be your starting position.
   2. Bring the knees in toward you as you move your torso closer to them at the same time. Breathe out as you perform this movement.
   3. After a second pause, go back to the starting position as you inhale.
   4. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: abs, the same as the Roller Body Saw
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, the same as the Roller Body Saw
   • Body position: seated, not lying face down
   • Balance: easier to stay steady on than the Roller Body Saw
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    10. V-sit On Floor

    77% match

    • Abs
    • Bodyweight
    • Advanced
    • Compound

    How to perform this exercise

    1. Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you.
    2. Lean back slightly and lift your legs off the ground, keeping them straight.
    3. Simultaneously, lift your upper body off the ground and reach your arms towards your legs.
    4. Hold this position for a few seconds, then slowly lower your upper body and legs back down to the starting position.
    5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Sets and reps: 3 or 4 sets of 6 to 10 reps.

    Why this matches

    • Movement: anti-rotation hold, not anti-rotation twist
    • Primary muscle: abs, the same as the Roller Body Saw
    • Equipment: bodyweight only, the same as the Roller Body Saw
    • Body position: seated, not lying face down