Seated Leg Tucks

What is Seated Leg Tucks? Seated leg tucks are a core-strengthening exercise that targets the lower abs and hip flexors. This exercise involves lifting your legs towards your chest while seated on the floor, engaging your core muscles to perform the movement.

Tutorial

1. Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you.
2. Place your hands on the floor slightly behind your hips for support.
3. Engage your core muscles and lift your legs off the ground.
4. Bend your knees and bring them towards your chest as close as possible.
5. Pause briefly at the top of the movement.
6. Slowly extend your legs back to the starting position without letting them touch the floor.
7. Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Common Mistakes

• Swinging the legs to gain momentum.

• Using momentum to lift the legs instead of relying on core strength. - Allowing the lower back to arch excessively.

• Not fully engaging the core muscles throughout the movement.

Tips for Better Results

• Focus on controlled movements to fully engage the core muscles.

• Keep the core tight and maintain proper form throughout the exercise. - Breathe steadily and exhale as you bring your knees towards your chest.

• Start with a smaller range of motion and gradually increase it as you build strength.

Muscles Worked

• Lower abs - Hip flexors - Core muscles