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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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