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Ab Tuck
Ab Tuck is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Starting Position: Stand on the captain's chair station, place forearms on the pads, back supported, and let your legs hang naturally.
Step 2. Brace your core and keep your torso stable without leaning forward or shrugging the shoulders.
Step 3. Inhale and slowly lift your knees toward your chest using your abs, not momentum.
Step 4. Pause briefly at the top, focusing on squeezing the abdominals.
Step 5. Exhale and lower your legs back down under control while maintaining tension.
Step 6. Note: Avoid swinging your body or using momentum throughout the exercise.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
abdominals
Secondary muscles
hip flexorsobliques
Primary body parts
core
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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