Seated Leg Tucks
Seated Leg Tucks is a strength - knee-and-torso tuck in a v-sit exercise involving Rectus abdominis. Use these steps to learn the movement and work with your coach to choose a suitable level.
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- Primary muscles
- Rectus abdominis
- Secondary muscles
- Iliopsoas, Rectus femoris
- Exercise type
- Strength - knee-and-torso tuck in a V-sit
Exercise technique
- Support
Sit on the bench and grasp both edges with your hands.
- Balance
Lean your torso backward and extend your legs forward.
- Start
Keep your legs slightly below horizontal and your lower back controlled.
- Tuck
Bring your torso forward as your knees approach your chest.
- Squeeze
Pause briefly in the tucked position with abdominal tension.
- Extend
Open your torso and legs together to return to the start.
- Finish
Plant your feet safely on the floor before releasing your grip.
Key technique points
- Exhale during the tuck.
- Move your feet together.
- Hold the bench edge only for balance.
- Maintain pelvic contact.
- Align your neck with your torso.
- Limit the movement to your fully controlled range.
Common mistakes
Sliding off the edge
Do not let your hips leave the support as you extend your legs.
Only bending the knees
Do not omit the approach of the thighs and torso.
Sagging the lower back
Do not release abdominal support in the open position.
Tensing the shoulders
Do not pull on the bench with your hands and compress your neck.
Crashing into the tuck
Do not swing your knees rapidly toward your chest.
Releasing the opening phase
Do not move backward without controlled braking.
Frequently asked questions
Seated Leg Tucks: why is “Sliding off the edge” a mistake?
Do not let your hips leave the support as you extend your legs.
Seated Leg Tucks: why is “Only bending the knees” a mistake?
Do not omit the approach of the thighs and torso.
Seated Leg Tucks: why is “Sagging the lower back” a mistake?
Do not release abdominal support in the open position.
Seated Leg Tucks: why is “Tensing the shoulders” a mistake?
Do not pull on the bench with your hands and compress your neck.
Seated Leg Tucks: why is “Crashing into the tuck” a mistake?
Do not swing your knees rapidly toward your chest.
Seated Leg Tucks: why is “Releasing the opening phase” a mistake?
Do not move backward without controlled braking.
What should I focus on when doing Seated Leg Tucks?
Exhale during the tuck. Move your feet together. Hold the bench edge only for balance. Maintain pelvic contact. Align your neck with your torso. Limit the movement to your fully controlled range.
Related exercises
- Kneeling Ab Wheel Rollout
- Bear Plank
- Bicycle Crunch
- Cable Crunch
- Captain's Chair Knee Raise
- Exercise Guide
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