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Core

Seated Leg Tucks

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.

Beginner

The movement

Seated Leg Tucks - Legs Extended
1 · 3  Legs Extended / Extend Return
Seated Leg Tucks - Knees In
2. Knees In

Repeats: returns to Legs Extended between phases.

About This Exercise

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.

1Setup

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.

2Execution

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. After a second pause, go back to the starting position as you inhale. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Pro Tips

  • After a second pause, go back to the starting position as you inhale.
  • Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Train This Exercise

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Muscles Worked

Front

Back

Primary

How to programme it

Sets3
Default reps12
Rest60 sec
Movement patternPull
Movement typeIsolation

Equipment