The Standing Ab wheel rollout is the Gold Standard of Abdominal Strength. While you
may not (yet) be strong enough to perform a proper standing ab wheel, building the
requisite strength is actually easier than you think when you understand the process.
Master the kneeling ab wheel roll out FIRST. Once you can perform 12 perfect
unbroken reps, you’re (most likely) ready to start performing standing ab wheels with
the ramp.
THE RAMP METHOD
Performing ab wheels up a ramp greatly increases your mechanical advantage allowing
you to perform the movement from a standing position with full range of motion. Be sure
to start with the ramp at a conservative height and GRADUALLY work your way down
by lowering the angle of the ramp. Once you can competently perform 8 perfect ab
wheels at the given ramp height (angle), you know you’re ready to progress to a lower
height. Repeat this process until you can competently perform a perfect standing ab
wheel roll out on the ground.
Note: This progression does take some time, but with consistent practice it’s more than
possible to get your first standing ab wheel. Be patient, enjoy the process, and build
some incredibly strong abs along the way.