10 Best Wheel Rollerout Alternatives for Core Strength

Ranked Wheel Rollerout Alternatives

10 substitutes, ranked by how closely each one matches the Wheel Rollerout 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. Hanging Pike

   86% match

   • Abs
   • Bodyweight
   • Advanced
   • Compound

   Pick this when you want a harder version that still works the abs.

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Hang from a pull-up bar with your arms fully extended and your palms facing away from you.
   2. Engage your core and lift your legs up towards the bar, keeping them straight.
   3. Continue lifting until your body forms a 'V' shape, with your legs parallel to the ground.
   4. Hold the position for a moment, 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 Wheel Rollerout
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, the same as the Wheel Rollerout
   • Body position: hanging, not kneeling
   • Balance: easier to stay steady on than the Wheel Rollerout
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   2. Hanging Leg Hip Raise

   85% match

   • Abs
   • Bodyweight
   • Advanced
   • Compound

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Hang from a pull-up bar with your arms fully extended and your palms facing away from you.
   2. Engage your core and lift your legs up by flexing your hips and knees until your thighs are parallel to the ground.
   3. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
   4. 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 Wheel Rollerout
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, the same as the Wheel Rollerout
   • Body position: hanging, not kneeling
   • Balance: easier to stay steady on than the Wheel Rollerout
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   3. Suspended Abdominal Fallout

   85% match

   • Abs
   • Bodyweight
   • Intermediate
   • Compound

   Pick this when you want an easier version that still works the abs.

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Attach a suspension trainer to a high anchor point and adjust the straps to waist height.
   2. Stand facing away from the anchor point and hold the handles with your arms extended in front of you.
   3. Lean forward at the waist, keeping your body straight and your core engaged.
   4. Lower your body as far as you can while maintaining control and tension in your abs.
   5. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then slowly raise your body back up to the starting position.
   6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 to 5 sets of 5 to 8 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: abs, the same as the Wheel Rollerout
   • Equipment: a suspension trainer, not bodyweight only
   • Body position: kneeling, the same as the Wheel Rollerout
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   4. Hanging Leg Raise

   85% match

   • Abs
   • Bodyweight
   • Advanced
   • Compound

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Hang from a pull-up bar with your arms fully extended and your palms facing away from you.
   2. Engage your core and lift your legs up in front of you, keeping them straight.
   3. Continue lifting until your legs are parallel to the ground or as high as you can comfortably go.
   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 Wheel Rollerout
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, the same as the Wheel Rollerout
   • Body position: hanging, not kneeling
   • Balance: easier to stay steady on than the Wheel Rollerout
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   5. Hanging Straight Leg Hip Raise

   85% match

   • Abs
   • Bodyweight
   • Advanced
   • Compound

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Hang from a pull-up bar with your arms fully extended and your palms facing away from you.
   2. Engage your core and lift your legs up in front of you until they are parallel to the ground.
   3. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
   4. 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 Wheel Rollerout
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, the same as the Wheel Rollerout
   • Body position: hanging, not kneeling
   • Balance: easier to stay steady on than the Wheel Rollerout
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   6. Hanging Straight Leg Raise

   85% match

   • Abs
   • Bodyweight
   • Advanced
   • Compound

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Hang from a pull-up bar with your arms fully extended and your palms facing away from you.
   2. Engage your core and lift your legs up in front of you, keeping them straight.
   3. Continue lifting until your legs are parallel to the ground or as high as you can comfortably go.
   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 Wheel Rollerout
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, the same as the Wheel Rollerout
   • Body position: hanging, not kneeling
   • Balance: easier to stay steady on than the Wheel Rollerout
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   7. Leg Pull-in

   80% match

   • Abs
   • Bodyweight
   • Intermediate
   • Compound

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Lie on an exercise mat with your legs extended and your hands either palms facing down next to you or under your glutes. Tip: My preference is with the hands next to me. This will be your starting position.
   2. Bend your knees and pull your upper thighs into your midsection as you breathe out. Continue the motion until your knees are around chest level. Contract your abs as you execute this movement and hold for a second at the top. Tip: As you perform the motion, the lower legs (calves) should always remain parallel to the floor.
   3. Return to the starting position as you inhale.
   4. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: abs, the same as the Wheel Rollerout
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, the same as the Wheel Rollerout
   • Body position: hanging, not kneeling
   • Balance: easier to stay steady on than the Wheel Rollerout
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   8. Decline Sit-up

   78% match

   • Abs
   • Bodyweight
   • Intermediate
   • Compound

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Lie on a decline bench with your feet secured and your knees bent.
   2. Place your hands behind your head or across your chest.
   3. Engage your abs and lift your upper body off the bench, curling forward towards your knees.
   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 or 4 sets of 6 to 10 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: abs, the same as the Wheel Rollerout
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, the same as the Wheel Rollerout
   • Body position: lying on your back, not kneeling
   • Balance: easier to stay steady on than the Wheel Rollerout
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   9. Lying Leg Raise Flat Bench

   78% match

   • Abs
   • Bodyweight
   • Intermediate
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Lie flat on a flat bench with your back pressed against it.
   2. Place your hands under your glutes for support.
   3. Keep your legs straight and together, and lift them up towards the ceiling.
   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 10 to 15 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: abs, the same as the Wheel Rollerout
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, the same as the Wheel Rollerout
   • Body position: lying on your back, not kneeling
   • Balance: easier to stay steady on than the Wheel Rollerout
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    10. Vertical Leg Raise (On Parallel Bars)

    78% match

    • Abs
    • Bodyweight
    • Advanced
    • Compound

    How to perform this exercise

    1. Hang from the parallel bars with your arms fully extended and your body straight.
    2. Engage your core and lift your legs up in front of you, keeping them straight.
    3. Continue lifting until your legs are parallel to the ground or slightly higher.
    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 Wheel Rollerout
    • Equipment: bodyweight only, the same as the Wheel Rollerout
    • Body position: hanging, not kneeling