Leg Pull-In

What it is

This bodyweight exercise targets your abdominal muscles by having you pull your knees towards your chest. It primarily strengthens your core, enhancing stability and definition with a pulling force.

Technique tips

• Place your hands next to your hips or slightly under your glutes for added stability.
• Exhale as you pull your knees toward your chest, contracting your abdominal muscles.
• Keep your lower legs parallel to the floor throughout the entire movement.
• Actively hold the peak contraction for a moment before slowly extending your legs.
• Ensure your knees reach around chest level for an effective range of motion.

How to track your progress

Log reps, and add the extra load if you wear a belt or a vest. Straddly counts your bodyweight in the estimated max, so added weight and extra reps both show up as progress, and new records are flagged during the session.