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Suspension Trainer Kneeling Oblique Rollout

Intermediate
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Suspension trainer exercise that targets the obliques and rectus abdominis through an angled kneeling rollout, building core stability and anti-rotation strength.

About Exercise

Equipment

Difficulty

3/5 • Intermediate

Primary Muscle Groups

Obliques, Abs

Secondary Muscles

Lats, Shoulders

Popularity Score

6

Goals

Stability
Endurance
Conditioning

Training Style

Functional Training

Setup Requirements

Requires Rack

No

Requires Bench

No

Requires Spotter

No

Space Needed

Small

Noise Level

Low

Muscle Breakdown

Obliques

10/10

External Obliques, Internal Obliques

Abs

8/10

Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis

Lats

5/10

Teres Major

Shoulders

4/10

Anterior Delts

Programming

Typical Rep Range

8-15 reps

Rest Between Sets

30-60 seconds

How to Perform

Adjust suspension straps to mid-calf length. Kneel facing away from the anchor point, gripping handles with arms extended forward at shoulder height and body in a straight line.

  1. Lean forward and extend arms diagonally to one side while keeping the torso rigid.
  2. Reach until arms are near head height or form falters, maintaining a straight body line.
  3. Engage the core and lats to pull the body back to the starting position.
  4. Press down through the handles for control on the return.
  5. Perform reps on one side before switching, or alternate sides as programmed.

Coaching Tips

Form Cues

  • Keep plank rigid
  • Brace abs tight
  • Control the lean
  • No back arch
  • Hips forward

Breathing

Inhale as you extend forward, exhale strongly while pulling back to the start.

Tempo

3-1-2

Range of Motion

Extend arms forward and to the side until shoulders align with hips, avoiding lumbar hyperextension.

Safety

Safety Notes

  • Avoid if experiencing acute lower back pain
  • Reduce range of motion if shoulders feel unstable
  • Use a mat under knees for comfort

Spotting

No spotter needed; self-limit range of motion based on core strength.

Common Mistakes

  • Sagging the hips
  • Arching the lower back
  • Bending the elbows
  • Shortening the range of motion

When to Avoid

  • Acute lower back injury
  • Shoulder impingement

Flexibility Needed

  • Shoulder flexion to 180 degrees
  • Hip and thoracic mobility for rotation

Build Up First

  • Master basic plank hold
  • Familiarity with TRX fallout

Also known as

TRX Kneeling Oblique Rollout, Suspension Oblique Rollout, Kneeling Side Rollout, TRX Side Rollout, Suspension Kneeling Rollout

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