Seated Leg Tucks

Technique

How to perform Seated Leg Tucks

1. Sit on the floor with your legs extended slightly above the ground and place your hands on the floor just behind your hips for support.
2. Lean your torso back about 45 degrees while keeping your chest lifted and your core braced.
3. Exhale as you bend your knees and draw them toward your chest while bringing your torso slightly forward.
4. Pause briefly, then inhale as you extend your legs and lean back to the starting position without letting your heels rest on the floor.
5. Repeat for the prescribed repetitions.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Rectus Abdominis.