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Seated Leg Tucks

Seated leg tuck extending both legs away before drawing the knees and torso toward each other.

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Exercise overview

Training details

AbsHip FlexorsCore

Equipment

Bench

Sets × reps

3 × 15

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Sit near the edge of a bench with the hands gripping beside the hips and lean the torso back slightly.
  2. 02Lift both feet and extend the legs forward while keeping the chest open and abdominals braced.
  3. 03Draw the knees toward the chest as the torso moves slightly forward.
  4. 04Pause in the compact position without rounding or swinging excessively.
  5. 05Extend the legs under control and continue for smooth repetitions.

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