Tuck-Up

Body region

• Core
• Legs

Muscles

Main

• Rectus Abdominis
• Iliopsoas

Helps

• External Oblique
• Internal Oblique
• Rectus Femoris

Holds

• Transversus Abdominis

Technique

1. Lie on your back with legs extended and arms overhead or by your sides.
2. Brace your abs and curl the chest up while pulling your knees in toward your chest at the same time.
3. Meet in the middle with arms wrapping around the shins.
4. Extend back to the start under control.

Cues

• Move the torso and knees together.
• Control the lowering.

Common mistakes

• Throwing the arms to build momentum.
• Dropping the legs quickly.
• Letting the lower back arch off the floor.

Alternatives

• Jackknife Sit-Up
• Sit-Up