How to do Tuck Crunch
- Main muscle
- Abs
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Strength
How to do it
- 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.
This page is general information. If you have an injury, pain or a health condition, check with a professional before doing this exercise.
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