Knee Tucks
Starting Posture
Start by lying flat on your back on a mat with your arms extended above your head.
How to Exercise
Engage your core muscles and lift your legs towards your chest, bringing your knees as close to your chest as possible. Hold the position for a moment, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
Breath Control
Inhale as you lift your legs towards your chest and exhale as you lower them back down.
Common errors
Common errors include arching the back off the mat and using momentum to swing the legs up. Make sure to keep your back flat on the mat and use your core muscles to lift your legs.
Weights
No weights are needed for this exercise as it is bodyweight only.
Grips
N/A
Variations
To make the exercise more challenging, you can straighten your legs as you lift them towards your chest, keeping them off the ground the entire time. This will engage your lower abdominal muscles more.
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Sample workouts with this movement
Fit! Programs featuring this exercise
FlagFit
Kyrie Fontana
Project Calisthenics
Simon Ata
Mobility for athletes
John Lindsey
Planche Fit!
Gregoire Bellemare
FlagFit
Kyrie Fontana
Project Calisthenics
Simon Ata
Mobility for athletes
John Lindsey
Planche Fit!
Gregoire Bellemare
Comments and tips
Focus on controlled and smooth movements to really engage your core muscles. Avoid using momentum to swing your legs up, as this can reduce the effectiveness of the exercise.
Cautions
Avoid this exercise if you have any lower back issues. If you feel any discomfort in your lower back during the exercise, stop immediately.