Tuck Crunch

Tuck Crunch — Start position
Start position
Tuck Crunch — End position
End position
Region
Lumbar & Core
Equipment
Body Only
Category
Strength
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
isolation
Force
pull

Muscles worked

  • abdominals

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. To begin, lie down on the floor or an exercise mat with your back pressed against the floor. Your arms should be lying across your sides with the palms facing down.

  2. Your legs should be crossed by wrapping one ankle around the other. Slowly elevate your legs up in the air until your thighs are perpendicular to the floor with a slight bend at the knees. Note: Your knees and toes should be parallel to the floor as opposed to the thighs.

  3. Move your arms from the floor and cross them so they are resting on your chest. This is the starting position.

  4. While keeping your lower back pressed against the floor, slowly lift your torso. Remember to exhale while perform this part of the exercise.

  5. Slowly begin to lower your torso back down to the starting position while inhaling.

  6. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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