Seated Leg Tucks
How to do the Seated Leg Tucks with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Abs
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Body Only
How to do the Seated Leg Tucks
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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.
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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.
- 3
After a second pause, go back to the starting position as you inhale.
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Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Seated Leg Tucks: common questions
What muscles does the Seated Leg Tucks work?
The Seated Leg Tucks primarily works the Abs.
Is the Seated Leg Tucks suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Seated Leg Tucks is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Seated Leg Tucks?
None. The Seated Leg Tucks is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it without any equipment.
Is the Seated Leg Tucks a compound or isolation exercise?
The Seated Leg Tucks is an isolation exercise, it targets the abs through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the Seated Leg Tucks with correct form?
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. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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