Leg Pull-In

Also called knee tucks, lying knee tuck and leg pull in.

Works

Abs

Equipment

Bodyweight

Level

Beginner

Type

Compound

How to do it

Setup. Lie on an exercise mat with your legs extended and your hands either palms facing down next to you or under your glutes. Tip: My preference is with the hands next to me. This will be your starting position.

1. Bend your knees and pull your upper thighs into your midsection as you breathe out. Continue the motion until your knees are around chest level. Contract your abs as you execute this movement and hold for a second at the top. Tip: As you perform the motion, the lower legs (calves) should always remain parallel to the floor.
2. Return to the starting position as you inhale.
3. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Cues

• Hands by your sides.
• Pull the knees to the chest.
• Exhale and squeeze.
• Extend slowly, heels off the floor.

Common mistakes

• Arching the low back.
• Swinging.

Where to start

A starting point, not a law. Pick a weight you could lift two or three more times than the top of the range. Tempo is seconds down, pause, up. When every set hits the top of the range, add a little weight.

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