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Tuck Crunch

Tuck Crunch: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: body only. Level: beginner.

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  • Equipmentbody only
  • Levelbeginner
  • Forcepull
  • Typeisolation
  • Body partwaist
Primary muscles
abs, hip flexors
Secondary muscles
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How to do it

  1. Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
  2. Place your hands behind your head with your elbows pointing outwards.
  3. Engaging your abs, lift your shoulder blades off the ground and bring your knees towards your chest, simultaneously curling your upper body towards your knees.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your shoulder blades and extend your legs back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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