Seated Leg Tucks

What it is

This seated exercise helps build a strong core by engaging your abdominal muscles. You begin by leaning back on a bench, then tuck your knees towards your chest while simultaneously bringing your torso closer. This movement effectively isolates and strengthens your entire abdominal wall.

Technique tips

• Initiate the movement by actively contracting your abdominal muscles.
• Exhale as you tuck your knees towards your chest with controlled power.
• Maintain a consistent lean in your torso throughout the entire repetition.
• Avoid using momentum; control both the tuck and the extension phases.
• Fully extend your legs at the bottom without letting them drop.
• Briefly pause at the peak contraction to maximize muscle engagement.

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.