Tuck Crunch

Targets the upper and lower abdominals. The simultaneous movement of the torso and knees maximizes the contraction of the rectus abdominis.

Exercise Details

Level: Beginner
Body Area: core
Type: core

Required Equipment

Bodyweight-only

Target Muscle Groups

Primary

Abs

Secondary

Adductors

Setup

Lie on your back. Place hands behind your head and lift your feet a few inches off the floor.

Instructions

1. Simultaneously bring your knees toward your chest and crunch your upper body forward.
2. Squeeze the abs at the center.
3. Lower back to the start with control.
4. Maintain constant core tension.
5. Keep feet off the ground.

Common Mistakes

1. Pulling on the neck.
2. Using momentum.
3. Arching the back during extension.

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